The study is the first to examine the need for housing both now and in the future, and across all income levels statewide.
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As Old Orchard Beach wrestles with short-term rental rules, tourism and housing collide
A proposal for a moratorium on new short-term rentals is unlikely to move forward in the tourist-heavy town, but the council may still discuss whether more regulation is needed.
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Augusta Planning Board approves state-mandated zoning changes meant to encourage housing development
The changes would allow accessory dwelling units to be added where one- and two-family dwellings are now allowed.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville Planning Board gets first look at plans for 2 housing projects
Members of the board said Tuesday night the 43 proposed apartments in the downtown area and South End are much needed.
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Waterville Planning Board to consider 2 plans that would provide 43 apartments
The larger project is a 37-unit apartment complex proposed by KVCAP in the city’s South End, while the second one seeks to build six downtown units on Main Street.
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Waterville council approves rezoning to make way for Washington Street apartment complex
John Jabar Jr. and his son, John Jabar III, want to construct apartment buildings on about 3.5 acres at 15 Washington St. and still must go before the Planning Board for site plan review.
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As plan to convert former Gardiner hospital to apartments wins final approval, neighbors continue to air concerns
While the Planning Board gave initial approval to the project in July, they met Wednesday to review and adopt the findings of fact and conclusions of law on which their decision was based.
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A new program gives low-income Maine mothers monthly cash. Will it help lift them out of poverty?
The Project HOME Trust will make $1,000 monthly payments to 20 single mothers around the state for a year as part of a pilot aimed at improving their financial security and futures.
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Real estate market seeing some changes, but inventory remains key to easing
June figures from the Maine Association of Realtors show more homes are on the market, while home prices remain high.
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Maine home prices remain high, despite increasing inventory
It’s not yet clear if the resurging supply of homes for sale will be enough to meet the steadily increasing demand, experts say.