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Affordable housing

Published
June 17, 2023

Commentary: Legislature must fund immediate relief for Maine renters

The construction of new affordable housing, while vitally important, will take time. Thousands of Mainers need help today.
Published
June 15, 2023

Cape Elizabeth easing affordable housing restrictions to comply with state law

The Town Council has scheduled a public hearing on the proposed changes, which allow for more and detached accessory dwelling units and bigger affordable housing projects.
Published
June 14, 2023

Bayside housing development one step closer to construction

The Portland Planning Board unanimously approves the project's master plan, but neighborhood residents have questions about the details and urged the developers to establish some sort of neighborhood advisory panel.
Published
June 13, 2023

Commentary: Case management should be available, accessible to all older Mainers

L.D. 1684 will help connect more older adults with services in their communities, allowing them to stay healthy, to stay in their homes and to remain active and engaged.
Published
June 6, 2023

Brunswick officials plan carrot-stick approach to affordable housing

A proposed ordinance would require some rentals be priced cheaper and incentivize developers to build more if units are priced affordably.

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Published
June 6, 2023

Towns prepared for enactment of new law designed to increase housing stock

Cumberland, Yarmouth and Falmouth will have to tweak some of their ordinances, but for the most part are in compliance already.
Published
May 19, 2023

Our View: Top 10 ranking reveals depth of the paradox of Portland

The city was this week ranked one of the nation’s best places to live. That is, if you can live here at all.
Published
May 18, 2023

Nontraditional 3i Housing project poses new challenges for Scarborough Planning Board

The proposed project at The Downs in Scarborough, affordable apartments for people with disabilities, is not comparable to other projects that go through the planning process, developers say.
Published
May 11, 2023

Maine Voices: Small landlords are investing time, money in housing. It’s no ‘get rich quick’ scheme.

Instead of pitting us against tenants or rent control advocates, let’s all work together on solutions to the ongoing housing shortage.
Published
May 7, 2023

Homelessness in Maine: In search of solutions

Cities, towns and the state are struggling to find answers. Some may already exist.