The Republican candidate’s claim that illegal immigrants bumped a woman from a housing list is harmful misinformation, they say.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Proposed ordinances target vacant, unsafe buildings in Waterville
The City Council discussed Tuesday the purpose of a proposed vacant buildings ordinance, as well as a rental registration ordinance that would require landlords to register with the city and provide contact information in case problems arise with their properties.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates up another quarter point
Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported Thursday that the average on the key 30-year rate climbed to 6.92% from 6.66% last week.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville Planning Board debates rules intended to reduce number of vacant buildings in city
The board discussed Tuesday night whether a proposed ordinance would spur redevelopment of vacant buildings or penalize people trying to develop vacant structures by lodging fines against them while a property remains uninhabited.
Posted inAmy Calder, Columns, Morning Sentinel
Reporting Aside: She found a home for her children in Etna, but struggles remain and winter awaits
Single working parent Kathy Cooper found a house to rent in the Penobscot County town of Etna for her and her four children after she received an eviction notice from her landlord in St. Albans, but the rental price is nearly twice what she paid before and the house needs a lot of attention, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inHealth, Local & State
Mills directs $11 million to services for adults with intellectual disabilities
An advocate says the funding is appreciated, but represents a short-term fix.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville Planning Board approves changes to College Avenue housing project
Manor Gardens LLC made three changes to its development plans for the site of the former John Martin’s Manor, including reducing one building by three units.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Real estate broker’s dream or nightmare: no inventory here either
Thousands of acres of land, but few houses or condos available for sale.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Housing squeeze remains a challenge for Sunday River Ski Resort
How to house and transport 1,200 employees in an already tight housing market.
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New Augusta emergency overnight homeless shelter moves forward with city approval of funding
The proposed new shelter, to be created at South Parish Congregational Church, will provide a safe, warm place for unhoused people over the winter, advocates say.