housing
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PublishedNovember 20, 2023
Portland council votes to rezone housing parcel on Ocean Avenue after much pushback
After lengthy public comment and an amendment brought forth by Councilor Andrew Zarro, the council supported the rezoning in a 7-2 vote.
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PublishedNovember 20, 2023
Zoning change would allow large housing project in Portland, but neighbors say it goes too far
East Deering residents argue that the development would bring significant traffic and degrade the area's natural beauty.
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PublishedNovember 20, 2023
As Portland faces decision on encampments, other U.S. cities also struggle to address homelessness
The City Council is set to decide whether to pause encampment sweeps at the same time other cities tackle similar challenges in new ways, including with 'micro apartments' and safe camping areas.
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PublishedNovember 16, 2023
Central Maine landlord accused of sexually harassing tenants, asking for sex instead of rent
Fred L. Wheeler II of Manchester has been accused of violating the Fair Housing Act by sexually harassing women tenants and applicants for the housing units he has managed in Augusta, Lewiston and Sabbatus since 2016.
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PublishedNovember 15, 2023
Saddleback Mountain unveils $10 million workforce housing project in Rangeley
The $10 million project's goal is to solve lack of workforce housing for Rangeley area workers.
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PublishedNovember 13, 2023
Avesta, Preble Street propose building 30 to 50 apartments on former Oxford Street shelter site
The plan still needs funding and city approval and likely wouldn't be built until 2025 and ready for occupancy by 2027.
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PublishedNovember 10, 2023
Waterville church faces backlash over plan to raze adjacent apartment buildings
First Church of Waterville, formerly known as the First Baptist Church, bought two apartment buildings and plans to tear them down to expand parking and build a handicapped accessible entrance to the back of the church.
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PublishedNovember 9, 2023
Massachusetts urban planner tapped as Portland’s new housing & economic development director
The City Council is expected to vote Monday on whether to confirm Gregory Watson as Portland's Housing & Economic Development director.
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PublishedNovember 8, 2023
Compromise is possible on Westbrook’s parking lot development plans, mayor says
Opponents of the city's plans to build housing on three parking lots pack a City Council meeting Monday, but supporters also speak out on the need for new housing.
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PublishedNovember 2, 2023
Proposed changes to comply with LD 2003 spark friction in Cape Elizabeth
The town has until Jan. 1 to implement state-mandated changes to reduce barriers to new housing construction.
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