Housing
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PublishedAugust 1, 2023
A new program gives low-income Maine mothers monthly cash. Will it help lift them out of poverty?
The Project HOME Trust will make $1,000 monthly payments to 20 single mothers around the state for a year as part of a pilot aimed at improving their financial security and futures.
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PublishedJuly 27, 2023
‘The ceiling started collapsing’: Residents of Lewiston apartment building reeling after storm forces them out of homes
The apartment building at 37 Union St. was condemned by the city after a Tuesday downpour affected the building's electrical service.
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PublishedJuly 24, 2023
State, federal officials gather in Lewiston for housing project groundbreaking
Speakers at the 'Wedgewood' groundbreaking included Gov. Janet Mills and U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, who played a role in securing the $30 million federal grant that will replace distressed housing and fund neighborhood services.
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PublishedJuly 20, 2023
Maine home prices remain high, despite increasing inventory
It's not yet clear if the resurging supply of homes for sale will be enough to meet the steadily increasing demand, experts say.
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PublishedJuly 18, 2023
Our View: Despite headway, Maine’s housing crisis is deepening
The building of more affordable housing will take time. While that happens, we need to redouble efforts to assist the homeless and prevent more homelessness.
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PublishedJuly 14, 2023
Town Council authorizes $50,000 to support regional initiatives for transitional housing
The $50,000 comes from the Affordable Housing Initiative Fund, and will support regional initiatives to provide transitional housing for asylum seekers.
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PublishedJuly 9, 2023
Low vacancies in Lewiston-Auburn have some renters feeling priced out
A vacancy rate of essentially zero means there is no room for mobility for renters facing rent increases or evictions, leaving people priced out. Officials say rent control isn't the answer, more housing is.
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PublishedJuly 1, 2023
Waterville mill redevelopment plan on hold as developer grapples with construction costs, financing
It Is not clear when the more than $30 million project will resume to transform the former Lockwood-Duchess Mill building closest to the Ticonic Bridge into affordable apartments and space for commercial and retail uses.
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PublishedJune 26, 2023
Lincoln County commissioners allocate ARPA funds for affordable housing
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PublishedJune 26, 2023
Bath Savings donates $100K toward Tedford Housing facility
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