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Citing higher rents, Bayside Village residents fight renovation plan

by Michael Kelley September 24, 2019

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.

Business, Local & State, News

Maine housing advocate to get national award

by Peter McGuire September 11, 2019September 11, 2019

Joe Wishcamper of Freeport is one of 2 recipients of this year’s Housing Vision Award from the National Housing and Rehabilitation Association.

Business, Local & State, News

Portland denies developer’s claims in lawsuit over failed Midtown project

by Randy Billings August 20, 2019August 20, 2019

City officials dispute allegations in a lawsuit brought by Federated Cos. over the $85 million project that it wanted to build in Bayside.

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: Housing costs for workers out of control

by The Editorial Board July 26, 2019July 28, 2019

For millions of American workers, affordable housing is nowhere to be found.

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: A city’s plan to turnaround a neighborhood

July 4, 2019July 3, 2019

Lewiston is taking on crushing poverty, and other Maine communities should take notice.

Business, Lifestyle, Local & State, News

Upscale senior housing finds a home in southern Maine

by J. Craig Anderson June 1, 2019June 1, 2019

Sea Coast Management’s new development near Cumberland Center is the latest example of housing that caters to affluent empty nesters.

Business, Local & State, News

Advocates push $80 million in public funding for low-income apartments

by Peter McGuire May 6, 2019May 7, 2019

A measure in the State House would give developers tax incentives that could double the number of affordable housing units currently being constructed, backers say.

Business, Local & State

Real estate firm settles claim it denied housing in Manchester to families with children

by Rob Montana April 11, 2019April 14, 2019

Page Realty LLC and its rental agent, Ramona Venskus, will pay a total of $18,000 to settle allegations they violated the Fair Housing Act, according to federal housing officials.