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Local & State

Portland City Council weighs options for remaining $11.2 million in COVID relief funds

by Rachel Ohm September 22, 2022September 23, 2022

Funding a proposed affordable housing development in East Deering is a top priority, but they’ll have to act fast.

Times Record

A busy week in the push to boost Freeport housing options

by John Terhune September 21, 2022September 22, 2022

A public workshop, a parking ordinance change and the grand opening of The Residences at Crosstree could help Freeport build momentum in its effort to develop more housing and revitalize its downtown, officials say.

Local & State, News

Proposal for housing on Augusta’s Western Avenue approved, awarded 30-year tax break

by Keith Edwards September 18, 2022September 19, 2022

Developer of Stevens Commons in Hallowell plans to build a 38-unit apartment building at 99 Western Ave. in Augusta.

Local & State

Power at Franklin Towers expected to be fully restored by Friday

by Gillian Graham September 15, 2022September 15, 2022

Residents of the upper floors of the Portland building have been without full power since a thunderstorm on Aug. 26.

American Journal, The Forecaster

Tenants reel from 76% rent increase at Westbrook apartment complex

by Drew Johnson September 14, 2022

The tenants say the two-increment increase is unfair because it doesn’t give them enough time to figure out how they can afford it or to make other arrangements.

Times Record

Bath Housing announces plans for 18 new affordable housing units

by John Terhune September 14, 2022September 14, 2022

Maine State Housing Authority funds will support the construction of the two-bedroom units, which will be rented to households making no more than 80% of the Sagadahoc County median income.