Evictions in Maine shot up during 2022, with filings growing 27%
New eviction filings neared levels not seen since the start of the pandemic, and the problem may become a focus
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Developing The Downs: Project expects to add 2,000 housing units to former Scarborough Downs
During a tour of the project Thursday, developer Dan Bacon said townhomes are selling in the high $500,000 range. Condos
Read MoreNew owners for Maine Country and Coast Real Estate
BELFAST — Maine Country and Coast Real Estate in Belfast celebrated a new iteration in its history, as Chayann and
Read MorePublic information hearing to discuss future of 15 Russell Street in Phillips
PHILLIPS – A public informational hearing will be held Tuesday, January 24, to discuss the building at 15 Russell Street.
Read MoreSouth Portland wants to take a lighter approach to rent control
A proposal under consideration in South Portland puts a lighter touch on rent stabilization relative to Portland, where developers and
Read MoreEviction filings in Maine jumped more than 25 percent last year
More than 4,900 eviction were filed in Maine last year — the highest number since before the pandemic. According to
Read MoreBelfast council doesn’t know how to help people who need affordable housing
The Belfast City Council is wrestling with what it will take to ease Belfast’s affordable housing shortage. During the Tuesday
Read MoreWaterville council and landlords fail to reach rental registry compromise
WATERVILLE, Maine — After months of crafting and revising a rental registration ordinance, Waterville officials and landlords who packed a
Read MoreRangeley land trust gives eight acres of land to state park
RANGELEY – In 2015, the Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust (RLHT) acquired an eight acre parcel that abutted the Rangeley Lake
Read MoreWaterville council delays vote on housing rental registration ordinance
Landlords and some tenants packed the council chamber Tuesday night to urge the council not to approve the proposed ordinance,
Read MoreAuburn council moves forward with more Lake Auburn proposals
The council supported the new proposals after signaling it would move forward earlier this month despite a lawsuit between the
Read MoreSouthern Maine residents say they’re being priced out of once-affordable city
A Biddeford task force has spent the last year looking at strategies to preserve and create affordable housing as revitalization
Read MoreUMaine School of Law moves into Old Port office building
The 64,000-square-foot Fore Street office building also will house the University of Maine Graduate and Professional Center, the University of
Read MoreHermon officials break ground on new athletic complex
HERMON — Braving the weather, Hermon officials were able to break ground and officially kick off its Athletic Complex Improvement
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