From the depths of the Great Recession, Maine’s economy began a steady rebound that has allowed some industries to flourish despite a growing worker shortage.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Loneliness a problem year-round for many seniors
In an aging and rural state like Maine, the problem is particularly striking.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Prices of Maine homes continued to climb in October
Median prices rose 4.6 percent to $224,900, while the volume of sales ticked up only slightly over October 2018 sales.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Energy efficiency remains the improbable dream
Weatherizing Maine’s older home stock is critical to meeting the state’s ambitious goals to cut emissions, but high costs and an insufficient workforce put that reduction out of reach.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Portland housing report shows progress, but gap in affordability persists
City policies have boosted the amount of new housing in the city, but rents and home prices remain unaffordable for about half the city’s residents.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Augusta Housing Authority seeks to develop apartments on city-owned site
A city park, Macomber Park, now occupies the Gage Street lot.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Habitat for Humanity offers discounted home repair service
The service is available to low-income homeowners in Cumberland County
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Developers to break ground on new Bayside housing Wednesday
The 7-story building will have more than 50 apartments, most reserved for low-income seniors.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Citing higher rents, Bayside Village residents fight renovation plan
Port Property Management, which is set to close this week on a building that houses affordable units, says it will work with tenants to meet their needs.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine housing advocate to get national award
Joe Wishcamper of Freeport is one of 2 recipients of this year’s Housing Vision Award from the National Housing and Rehabilitation Association.