The Longest Day of Homelessness Sit-out was held Friday to raise awareness about the struggles of homeless people, even in the warmer months.
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Posted inLocal & State
Libbytown complex with affordable housing wins approval
About half of the 120 units in Dougherty Commons in Portland will be part of a cooperative housing model in which residents will jointly own and manage the property.
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Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cape Elizabeth housing study finds changing demographics in town
The early findings of the town’s Housing Diversity Study show population trends that could reflect a lack of affordable housing, consultants say.
Posted inLocal & State, Uncategorized
Longtime renters at Wells motel fighting eviction
A judge has granted Pine Tree Legal’s request for a restraining order, preventing the Majestic Regency Resort in Wells from evicting 10 renters who were told last week they had days to move out or face arrest.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Auburn leads in housing development
The city and its Republican mayor show that lowering housing costs through zoning reform doesn’t have to be a partisan battle.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Uncategorized
Rent increases at South Portland apartment complex prompt call for temporary eviction moratorium
City officials are considering the request from lawmakers and community groups and also have planned a workshop on rent stabilization in response to the concerns of tenants at Redbank Village Apartments.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
South Portland City Council urged to enact emergency eviction moratorium
The moratorium is needed, advocates say, to allow the council to consider a rent stabilization measure as tenants of Redbank Village Apartments face rent increases of up to $600 per month.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cumberland considers housing crunch task force
The proposal is in response to the tight housing market that is precluding families and asylees from moving to town and seniors from aging in place, the Town Council chairperson says.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Let’s try to keep Maine’s housing problems from getting worse
As the state tries to increase the supply of affordable housing, investors are jacking up the rents in existing affordable apartments.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Affordable housing shortage as destructive as wildfire
Out of control rents are attracting speculative investors who want to raise them even higher.