Rent control in Portland: Debate rages on how and what to fix
Another citizen-initiated referendum goes before voters this November, but dueling interests suggest it might not be the last word.Read More
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Rent control data collected by the City of Portland shows how much rents have changed since the ordinance was passed
Read More2 leases rescinded for Nordic Aquafarms’ Belfast fish farm
The Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands has rescinded two leases Nordic Aquafarms needs in order to lay pipes for
Read MorePortland Museum of Art seeks city approval to tear down former Children’s Museum
The PMA’s chosen renovation design would require demolishing the building, which is considered a ‘contributing structure’ to a historic district.Read
Read MoreWaterville man forced out of downtown apartment finds bed at homeless shelter
Kevin Horton, 64, lived in his apartment 25 years but the building is being sold and he was told he
Read MoreBrewery and affordable housing project was only suitor for Brunswick’s old fire station
The last town-owned property that can be developed in Brunswick is likely to become home to a brewing company, affordable
Read More16 Mainers receive $10,000 in down payment and closing cost aid through ‘First Gen’ program
Since launching in April, MaineHousing’s First Generation homebuyer program has also provided clients with education and a fixed-rate mortgage Read
Read MoreBangor to consider a 12- to 18-month plan to tackle homelessness
BANGOR, Maine — Bangor will consider whether to adopt a 12- to 18-month plan to tackle homelessness, but city councilors shared
Read MoreBangor’s crisis response team logged 529 calls in its first 5 months
Between March and July of this year, Bangor’s Community Action Team responded to nearly 530 calls, mostly dealing with welfare
Read MoreWaterville council approves rezoning to make way for Washington Street apartment complex
John Jabar Jr. and his son, John Jabar III, want to construct apartment buildings on about 3.5 acres at 15
Read MoreLivermore Falls still trying to build fire substation in East Livermore village
Selectmen have two votes on the table: one to buy a piece of property from Peter Morse of Livermore Falls
Read MoreTurner seeking legal guidance for tax-acquired property in light of Supreme Court ruling
Towns used to be able to keep revenue gained above and beyond what taxes the town was owed form tax-acquired
Read MoreHomeless Mainers and Asylum Seekers Are Both In Need of Housing — Here’s How A Few Cities Have Decided To Handle Things
Many cities in Maine are facing dueling crises at the moment that are both drawing on largely the same pool
Read MoreLewiston delays votes on regulating transitional housing, moratorium
Councilors said they want to wait until after an upcoming joint meeting with the Planning Board, but the Ramada housing
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