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short-term rentals

Published
January 21, 2020

Over a half-million guests stayed at Maine Airbnb rentals in 2019

Guests and revenue from the home-sharing service have tripled in the past 4 years.
Published
December 23, 2019

Maine Voices: Once a wonderful city, Portland is becoming Potterville

As the city becomes richer, it's turning its back on what attracted us to it in the first place.
Published
November 21, 2019

Commentary: Portland needs more policies that encourage long-term neighbors

Columnist Greg Kesich should demand that the city think in terms of protecting working- and middle-class housing.
Published
October 24, 2019

Maine Voices: Portland should work toward new vision for developing housing

Viable ideas include setting up a revolving loan fund, encouraging a multifamily approach and building off-peninsula.
Published
October 16, 2019

Freeport sees first look at short-term rental ordinance

The proposal would include mandatory registration, penalties for non-compliance and a limit on the number of people allowed.

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Published
September 4, 2019

Maine had more Airbnb summer guests, with hosts earning almost $56 million

Nearly 300,000 guests used the online service to rent rooms, apartments and homes in Maine from Memorial Day to Labor Day – almost double the number from 2 years ago.
Published
September 2, 2019

Short-term rental operators in South Portland respond to threat of legal action

The city is among many communities worldwide, including Portland and Cape Elizabeth, wrestling with rentals listed on websites such as Airbnb and HomeAway.
Published
July 29, 2019

South Portland plans crackdown on short-term-rental scofflaws

The city is poised to send a letter threatening fines and possible court action if operators don't comply with regulations approved by voters.
Published
June 25, 2019

Cape Elizabeth resident returns to mysteriously clean house

Window blinds had been raised, sofa throws had been folded and bed sheets had been replaced with fresh linens.
Published
February 20, 2019

Bill to prohibit Maine communities from banning short-term rentals draws fire

Opponents at a State House hearing say preventing towns and cities from enacting rules governing short-term rentals would be an overreach of state authority.