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PublishedSeptember 24, 2024
Federal bill could ease housing crisis in rural Maine
Towns want and need more housing but say they lack the developers and the money to make it happen.
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PublishedSeptember 22, 2024
Can luxury apartments actually help solve Maine’s housing crisis?
Despite pervasive 'supply skepticism,' the evidence suggests the answer is yes: As the number of homes grows in an area, prices tend to fall and lower-cost units get freed up. But advocates say it takes time – and there are many hurdles.
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PublishedSeptember 15, 2024
Housing’s worst crisis in decades reverberates through 2024 race
At stake in the next two months are the votes of frustrated homebuyers and renters in battleground states.
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PublishedSeptember 11, 2024
Public health, privacy concerns raised as Oakland Town Council considers rules for recreational vehicles
Town councilors discussed proposed regulations Wednesday night for living long term in such vehicles, but said they were not ready to vote on an ordinance.
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PublishedSeptember 10, 2024
Update: Waterville Planning Board seeks advice of city attorney in further delay of church rezoning request
The Waterville Planning Board spent nearly an hour Tuesday night discussing the First Church of Waterville's request that the city rezone properties off Park Street, but the board was not ready to make a recommendation to the City Council.
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PublishedSeptember 9, 2024
Waterville Planning Board to consider church’s rezoning request
The First Church of Waterville wants the city to rezone 3, 5 and 7 Park St. so the church can raze buildings and expand parking.
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PublishedSeptember 3, 2024
Waterville fire chief leaving to become state fire marshal
In a surprise announcement Tuesday night, Waterville City Manager Bryan Kaenrath told the City Council that fire Chief Shawn Esler will be leaving his position Oct. 3 to become the new state fire marshal.
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PublishedAugust 29, 2024
Average rate on a 30-year mortgage eases to 6.35%, its lowest level in more than a year
Signs of waning inflation and a cooling job market have raised expectations the Federal Reserve will cut its benchmark interest rate next month for the first time in 4 years.
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PublishedAugust 27, 2024
New Waterville programs aimed at improving neighborhoods through home ownership, repair
The city will use $500,000 in federal funds to begin three programs recommended by the Waterville Housing Committee aimed at helping low- and moderate-income residents.
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PublishedAugust 27, 2024
Harris campaign releases new ad to highlight plans to build 3 million homes and reduce inflation
Her proposal includes the government providing assistance to first-time buyers, tax breaks for homebuilders, and expanding existing incentives for companies that construct rental homes.
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