Neighbors reported flames and smoke coming through the roof Tuesday morning of a building on Highland Avenue.
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Posted inBusiness
Millennials have found a way to buy houses: Living with mom and dad
The share of first-time buyers who lived rent-free as adults before buying their own homes has risen, according to the National Association of Realtors.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Biddeford’s Five Points Shopping Center to become entertainment complex
The developer had proposed housing there, something the city sorely needs. But this plan, which will include indoor golf, pickleball, bowling and more, presents a different opportunity, he said.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Schools & Education
Bowdoin College offering employees up to $50,000 in forgivable loans to buy homes
The program, believed to be the first of its kind in Maine, is part of a trend of employers considering big perks to attract and retain employees in a challenging housing market.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Portland-based developer to turn historic Skowhegan property into workforce apartments
Brian Eng, who has taken up a special interest in the region over the past three years, is planning to convert his Airbnb at 31 Court St. into five long-term rentals.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston council begins zone changes that address state legislation on housing
Lewiston is poised to pass a series of ordinances that puts Lewiston in compliance with LD 2003, the state legislation passed last year to increase housing statewide.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
Auburn Housing Authority sued in federal court for discrimination
The Maine Human Rights Commission has said the family filing suit was discriminated against after complaining about living conditions
Posted inOpinion, Perspective
A job? Check. A place to live? Not so much.
All over the country, companies are having a hard time hiring workers because there’s no affordable — or available — housing nearby.
Posted inMaine, News
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.
Posted inMaine, News
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.