Incumbent Councilor Pious Ali and political newcomer Sam Aborne are vying for an at-large seat.
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Neighbors push back on affordable housing plan in Portland’s Nason’s Corner
Officials want a developer to turn 1125 Brighton Ave. into an affordable housing development to help meet the city’s desperate need for housing. Nearby residents are vowing to fight it.
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Project would mix housing-first, affordable and market-rate apartments in Portland’s Bayside
The 3 adjacent buildings would be built on Cedar, Lancaster and Oxford streets at the site of the former Oxford Street Shelter.
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Sanford clears its largest homeless encampment because of ‘deplorable’ living conditions
The Sanford Housing Authority plans to build 30 apartments at the site that are meant for people who have a history of homelessness.
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Avesta, Preble Street propose building 30 to 50 apartments on former Oxford Street shelter site
The plan still needs funding and city approval and likely wouldn’t be built until 2025 and ready for occupancy by 2027.
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Homelessness in Maine: In search of solutions
Cities, towns and the state are struggling to find answers. Some may already exist.
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Committee advances bill to address Maine’s chronic homelessness
The bill would devote millions in revenue the state receives from real estate sales into a statewide program to support permanent housing and services for people who are chronically homeless.
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Housing-first strategy ties stable residences with social services
The legislation could be transformative, supporters say, sharply reducing Maine’s chronic homelessness.