The development will add to a growing list of more than 400 housing units expected to come online over the next two to three years.
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Maine lawmakers still betting on accessory dwelling units to help end housing crisis
Following the passage of a landmark law in 2022, a bill seeks to further encourage the construction of small housing units also known as in-law suites.
Key manufacturing resource in Maine could lose all federal funding
The state’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership is one of 10 nationwide that had its funding cut, then restored temporarily by the Trump administration.
What do Canada’s election results mean for Maine?
Prime Minister Mark Carney said in his victory speech that Canada’s relationship with America ‘is over,’ exacerbating concerns among Maine officials and businesses about the impacts a widening international divide will have on the state’s economy.
Phillips to hold public hearing, vote on school district withdrawal
The towns of Phillips and Strong plan to start the 22-step process to withdraw from Maine School Administrative District 58. Avon and Kingfield have not submitted petitions to do the same.
Paris selectmen table proposal to study leaving school district
Discussion has been delayed, but selectmen remain concerned about the cost of the school budget.
Mystery Photo for May 4, 2025
Correctly guess where this photo was taken and you could win a $25 Hannaford Supermarket gift card.
Pair passes a football by the falls
Father and son play catch in Veterans Memorial Park Wednesday morning in Lewiston.
Mount Vernon man and Auburn woman killed April 21 in Readfield crash
The crash, which killed two people April 21 on Main Street in Readfield, remains under investigation.
West Paris holding emergency meeting at Agnes Gray on Thursday
West Paris officials have insisted taxpayers have the right to inspect the building ahead of a May 5 public hearing and a May 14 referendum on whether to operate Agnes Gray Elementary School at the town’s expense.