Thousands of evictions could be filed when hearings resume Aug. 3, and the Maine Affordable Housing Coalition is building a database to help inform policymakers.
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Low-income Mainers barely hanging on to keep paying rent, research shows
Some are falling behind on other bills, using food pantries or relying on federal and state assistance, which experts say is not sustainable with financial aid programs set to expire.
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Our View: More federal aid needed to prevent widespread evictions
The steps taken so far have largely worked, but that help will come to an end soon unless Congress acts.
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Portland to start providing rental assistance with $500,000 fund
Starting this month, the program offers residents who are struggling financially because of the pandemic as much as $2,500 to help cover rent and utilities.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Restricted due to pandemic, evictions could resume next month in Maine
Central Maine landlords say their inability to evict nonpaying tenants has left them holding big bills.
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U.S. mortgage rates fall; benchmark 30-year at all-time low of 3.13%
The average rate on the 15-year fixed-rate mortgage eased to 2.58 percent from 2.62 percent.
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Developer proposes 50-unit apartment building for seniors in Augusta
The Planning Board rejected a request to waive some city zoning requirements developer Jim Pepin said are needed to build on the Western Avenue site, currently home to a vacant office building.
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As hurricane season begins, state regulator urges Mainers to buy flood insurance
Maine Insurance Superintendent Eric Cioppa said scientists are predicting an increase in the number and severity of hurricanes and major storms this year.
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The Vickery is ready to open its doors in downtown Augusta
The $6.5 million project adds 23 apartments to Augusta’s downtown neighborhood and is expected to add demand for downtown restaurants and shops.
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Maine agencies awarded $2.5 million to fight outbreaks in public housing
The federal aid is intended to help 19 Maine housing authorities prevent, prepare for and respond to COVID-19 outbreaks in public housing.