The proposed new shelter, to be created at South Parish Congregational Church, will provide a safe, warm place for unhoused people over the winter, advocates say.
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Construction could begin soon on $30 million Waterville mill housing project after financing green light
North River Co. is awaiting word from MaineHousing before launching construction to turn about half of the northernmost Lockwood-Duchess mill building at 6 Water St. into residential and commercial space.
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Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Affordable housing crisis creates another barrier for Maine college students
Limited student housing and high rents are leaving students scrambling to find a place to live before school starts.
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Augusta officials signal support for overnight shelter to keep unhoused people out of the cold
The proposed shelter in the basement of South Parish Congregational Church could be one of two in the city to open this year.
Posted inMaine, News
Avesta Housing plans apartments for asylum seekers in South Portland, Portland
The 100 units are under construction and expected to cost significantly less than hotels currently used as emergency shelters.
Posted inBusiness
Designers of arch structures look to expand nationally
Partnership has developed unique, high-efficiency homes with competitive prices.
Posted inMaine
As housing crunch persists, central Maine leaders chip away at problem one project at a time
Several efforts are underway in Augusta and Waterville to provide more affordable housing options, but until then the two cities together are short of such housing by more than 1,800 units.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Coming Sunday: The Quonset hut reimagined
Local builders want to sell their unique, ultra-efficient structures nationally.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
In Maine, a stubborn housing crisis has put down roots
Competing market forces are evident in South Portland, where residents face rising rents and home prices. But efforts to change the dynamic don’t always work out as planned.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Rockland area businessman buys properties to house workers
Richard Rockwell says the houses will be improved and used for employee housing, assisting chefs, accountants and workers in the trades.