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PublishedJanuary 6, 2020
Voter-approved money that LePage blocked is finally going to new housing for seniors
The $14.5 million approved by Maine voters in 2015 is combined with other funding and awarded to seven projects that will provide 212 units of affordable housing for Mainers 55 and older.
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PublishedDecember 29, 2019
The Maine Millennial: Give young people reasons to stay, move here
Maine should focus on what we have (nature, breweries) and beef up what we lack (affordable housing, good-paying jobs, public transit).
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PublishedDecember 20, 2019
Vigil on the longest night honors people in Portland’s homeless community who died this year
About 75 people gathered for the annual memorial on the winter solstice to remember the 43 people who died so far in 2019 while living on the city's streets.
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PublishedDecember 8, 2019
Our View: Lack of affordable housing is a problem across Maine
It will take a statewide commitment to make sure that Maine communities are built to meet the people's needs.
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PublishedDecember 4, 2019
Avesta aims to expand affordable housing project in South Portland
The second phase of an innovative project would help fulfill the city's planning goals for the West End, but barely dent the growing need for affordable housing statewide.
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PublishedDecember 2, 2019
MaineHousing gives 5 affordable housing projects a $6.8 million boost
Projects in Portland, South Portland, Waterville and Bangor will create or preserve 275 affordable housing units, says the housing authority.
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PublishedNovember 13, 2019
Pro-development group says city policies contribute to Portland’s housing crunch
A new group called YIMBY Portland claims low-density residential zoning restrictions and off-street parking requirements discourage affordable housing.
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PublishedNovember 9, 2019
High-priced housing market is squeezing low-income renters
Residents of The Woodwinds are the latest tenants in the Portland area to feel the pressure exerted by rent increases, a development boom and a lack of affordable housing.
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PublishedNovember 6, 2019
Tenants of Portland apartments are told they won’t get evicted but will see rents increase
In a letter rescinding eviction notices, the Massachusetts-based company tells renters at Woodwinds Apartments that it plans to put money into the complex and ‘if it works out, we would love to have you stay.’
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PublishedSeptember 25, 2019
Habitat for Humanity offers discounted home repair service
The service is available to low-income homeowners in Cumberland County
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