Auburn officials believe city will exceed 2,000-unit housing goal by 2025

However, the city’s growth has not come without controversy.

A new program gives low-income Maine mothers monthly cash. Will it help lift them out of poverty?

The Project HOME Trust will make $1,000 monthly payments to 20 single mothers around the state for a year as part of a pilot aimed at improving their financial security and futures.

Real estate market seeing some changes, but inventory remains key to easing

June figures from the Maine Association of Realtors show more homes are on the market, while home prices remain high.

‘The ceiling started collapsing’: Residents of Lewiston apartment building reeling after storm forces them out of homes

The apartment building at 37 Union St. was condemned by the city after a Tuesday downpour affected the building's electrical service.

Photo Album: Breaking ground on Wedgewood development project

State, federal officials gather in Lewiston for Choice Neighborhoods 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.

Maine home prices remain high, despite increasing inventory

It's not yet clear if the resurging supply of homes for sale will be enough to meet the steadily increasing demand, experts say.

Lewiston Planning Board approves development review for apartment complex on Pine Street

The redevelopment will demolish both buildings on the block, including the former bank and Sun Journal office at 40 Pine St.

A vacancy rate of zero is pushing up rents and has Lewiston and Auburn embracing any and all new housing

A vacancy rate of essentially zero means there is no room for mobility for renters facing rent increases or evictions, leaving people priced out. Officials say rent control isn't the answer, more housing is.

Waterville mill redevelopment plan on hold as developer grapples with construction costs, financing

It is not clear when the more than $30 million project will resume to transform the former Lockwood-Duchess Mill building closest to the Ticonic Bridge into affordable apartments and space for commercial and retail uses.