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PublishedJune 25, 2023
America needs more housing, but not more public housing
Instead of building more units, governments should focus on making construction easier for the private sector.
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PublishedJune 9, 2023
Picker House Lofts ‘wall breaking’ signals further development of affordable apartments in Lewiston
Ceremonial kickoff for anchor project of Lewiston's riverfront redevelopment plan has been years in the making.
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PublishedMay 7, 2023
Homelessness in Maine: In search of solutions
Cities, towns and the state are struggling to find answers. Some may already exist.
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PublishedMay 2, 2023
Waterville mayor shuts down man who uses ‘vile language’ about English-language learners
Bruce Poulin peppered city councilors and school officials with questions Tuesday about a plan to hire another teacher for English-language learners.
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PublishedApril 30, 2023
Waterville Tenants’ Association holds first meeting, discusses possible answers to area’s housing crisis
Members of the tenants' association said the 63-unit housing development proposed for downtown Waterville and other projects are not going far enough to address housing insecurity and renters' concerns in the area.
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PublishedApril 30, 2023
Towns challenge new Maine law meant to ease housing crisis
Legislation that promotes accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, statewide is set to take effect July 1. Municipalities say that's not enough time to comply.
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PublishedApril 26, 2023
Homeless people seek somewhere to camp when Augusta overnight warming center closes
A listening session organized by unhoused people in Augusta prompted discussion of the difficulties of homelessness. Councilors are considering whether to allow tents to be set up on city property.
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PublishedApril 23, 2023
Housing-first strategy ties stable residences with social services
The legislation could be transformative, supporters say, sharply reducing Maine's chronic homelessness.
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PublishedApril 11, 2023
‘People just cannot afford to live here’: Proposed Brunswick housing development rules would require affordable units
The Brunswick Housing Committee proposed an inclusionary zoning ordinance that would require a certain percentage of affordable units in new housing projects.
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PublishedMarch 29, 2023
Norway’s Odd Fellows Hall to become affordable housing
The building renovation includes developing 16 affordable housing apartments and one commercial unit.
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