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affordable housing

Published
August 17, 2023

Maine’s budget surplus provides $65 million for affordable housing

The state closed the 2023 fiscal year with a $141 million surplus, which is being used to fill Maine's 'rainy day' fund and build more affordable housing.
Published
August 17, 2023

Cape plans workshop on Gull Crest as affordable housing site

A report said a potential parcel at the town recreation fields is "feasible but challenging."
Published
August 2, 2023

Commentary: Repurposing land is necessary for Portland’s survival

By consolidating various business and industrial zones into a new, inclusive district, we can unlock the full potential of available land for housing expansion.
Published
July 28, 2023

White House rolls out measures aimed at lowering cost of housing, increasing supply

Measures aimed at helping renters include a requirement that landlords notify public housing tenants 30 days before a lease termination due to nonpayment of rent as well as $10 million for tenant education and outreach.
Published
July 24, 2023

State, federal officials gather in Lewiston for housing project groundbreaking

Speakers at the 'Wedgewood' groundbreaking included Gov. Janet Mills and U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, who played a role in securing the $30 million federal grant that will replace distressed housing and fund neighborhood services.

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Published
July 23, 2023

Our View: Promising solutions to Maine housing puzzle braid public with private

Long-term structural change will take time; a number of laudable new initiatives around the state acknowledge that reality.
Published
July 21, 2023

Commentary: A lot done for Maine’s housing crisis, a lot more to do

Although policies alone will not solve the challenges we’re facing, many of them will significantly help.
Published
July 19, 2023

Biden administration lauds new Maine law limiting rental application fees

The law signed last month puts a cap on how much landlords can charge tenants for background checks and other application screenings.
Published
July 14, 2023

Maine Voices: No walls are high enough to keep out people desperate for a safe place

Instead of wasting precious time trying to shut today’s refugees out, we can prepare for them in a way that could benefit all of us.
Published
July 10, 2023

Kennebunk Savings Bank plans to donate land for affordable housing

If a contract zone is approved by Kennebunk voters, Avesta Housing will build 70 units of affordable housing for older residents near the bank's operations center on Alewive Park Road.