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PublishedAugust 19, 2022
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.
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PublishedAugust 19, 2022
Maine Voices: Short-term rental proposal shortsighted on islands, elsewhere
The story of my cottage on Peaks is the story of countless island, lake, hunting and fishing cabins all over Maine.
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PublishedAugust 13, 2022
Multiple proposals in development could help address Augusta-area housing shortage, authorities say
The city's Planning Board approved an Augusta Housing Authority proposal for 32 new apartments off Bangor Street and will soon take up a proposal for a 38-unit building on Western Avenue.
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PublishedAugust 11, 2022
Affordable housing, shelter space coming to Farmington through federal funds
Western Maine Community Action was awarded nearly $7 million from the American Rescue Plan Act to convert two properties to affordable housing and emergency shelter for housing-insecure people.
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PublishedAugust 11, 2022
Our View: New short-term rental commission must take a long-term, statewide view
The business eats into housing inventory. As you may have noticed, Maine doesn’t have any to spare.
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PublishedAugust 9, 2022
Waterville Planning Board approves multifamily housing plan along College Avenue
Arcon Realty is expected to begin building a 23-unit multifamily complex this fall at the site of the former John Martin's Manor restaurant.
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PublishedAugust 3, 2022
Short-term rentals to be focus of new state housing commission
The legislative panel will collect data to see how much of a role short-term rentals play in the housing crunch. It also is expected to consider statewide regulation.
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PublishedJuly 24, 2022
‘Nobody would choose this’: A turnpike rest area and a van become home for one Maine family
Jeanie Cannell, her husband and his daughter have lived at the Kennebunk travel plaza on the Maine Turnpike for three months, unable to find affordable housing, even though two of them work full-time.
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PublishedJuly 22, 2022
Maine Voices: Stop shutting new residents out of our state
Life in Maine is a blessing, but it’s not a privilege to be granted by those who grasp a vision of the past that never was.
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PublishedJuly 17, 2022
Hallowell establishes committee to address city’s need for affordable housing
Group formed in response to residents' concerns about dramatic rent increases, a lack of available housing and existing living spaces that are unsafe and unsanitary.
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