Portland voters reject landlords’ attempt to weaken rent control rules
Nearly two-thirds of voters in Maine’s largest city overwhelmingly rejected a landlord-led attempt to weaken rent control rules in Tuesday’s
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Portland hosts listening session on homelessness issue
The city will try to get the state and other communities more involved in developing solutions for homeless Mainers and
Read MoreDevelopment of Thomaston’s embattled town green goes to a vote on Wednesday
Thomaston voters Wednesday will decide at a town meeting whether portions of the Thomaston Green — the former state prison
Read MoreAsylum seekers in Sanford forced to leave hotels as GA vouchers run out
City officials say about half of the 28 families who received General Assistance vouchers last month have found other housing,
Read MorePortland City Council approves contract for new asylum seeker shelter
The shelter would be at 165 Riverside Industrial Parkway. Read More
Read MorePortland councilors approve contract to provide services at asylum seekers’ shelter
The contract was approved 8-1 for a 180-bed shelter at 166 Riverside Industrial Parkway.Read More
Read MoreAugusta officials seek to maximize housing on current police station site
Augusta Housing Authority officials said it may not be feasible to acquire the building at the previously discussed price of
Read MoreWaterville board to consider downtown housing proposal
The DePre family is proposing to build 21 apartments at 155 and 165 Main St., across the street from the
Read MorePortland City Council Considers Contract for $4.59 Million 180-Bed Homeless Shelter
On Monday afternoon the Portland City Council will hold a meeting to take public comment and then vote on a
Read MoreCape Neddick Lobster Pound sold to Pepper’s Landing owners
The landmark York restaurant plans to reopen this summer.Read More
Read MoreHistoric Aroostook movie theater has been saved from closing
HOULTON, Maine — One of the oldest continuously operating movie theaters in the state will keep its doors open after
Read MoreL.L. Bean’s sprawling new Freeport headquarters completed
The grand opening for the new campus is scheduled for June 15.Read More
Read MoreAugusta officials, building owners reach deal that highlights difficulty of providing safe, affordable housing in city
Code violations at the Edwards Inn at 53 Water St. have prompted discussion about code violations and providing much-needed low-income
Read MorePortland officials, local developer secure new site for asylum seeker shelter
The plan from Kevin Bunker is to build a 180-bed facility off Riverside Street to temporarily house asylum seekers coming
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