The affordable housing agency is razing four buildings to make way for the three-phase project.
Hannah LaClaire
Staff Writer
Hannah is the housing reporter at the Portland Press Herald, covering all aspects of Maine’s housing crisis -- real estate and development, home ownership and rental issues and the lack of both affordability and availability. Before joining the Press Herald in 2021, Hannah covered the town of Brunswick for The Times Record. In her free time, she enjoys reading, running and weekends up at camp. She lives in Springvale with her husband and daughter, their dog and two tuxedo cats.
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Maine lawmakers advance bill to encourage more ADUs, greater housing density
The measure still needs two-thirds approval in the House and Senate because it was drafted as emergency legislation that would take effect immediately.
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Maine announces $12M to help fund housing first projects in 3 cities
The projects announced Wednesday would collectively build 92 affordable apartments in Portland, South Portland and Bangor.
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Chellie Pingree urges feds to address delays hobbling affordable housing in Maine
The congresswoman called for action in response to a Press Herald analysis that showed the Build America, Buy America program is slowing construction.
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Buying, owning or even renting a home in Maine is tough. We want to hear your horror stories.
Press Herald housing reporter Hannah LaClaire is looking to speak with homeowners about their experiences.
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‘Buy America’ rule killing Maine affordable housing, developers say
The federal law passed in 2021 but is only now being applied. It’s setting back projects at a time when the state desperately needs more housing.
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Maine’s February home sales at lowest level since before pandemic
Just 691 homes were bought and sold last month, while the median price was $395,000, a slight increase over last year.
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The hidden barrier to solving Maine’s housing crisis
The state’s aging sewer systems need to be upgraded and expanded to support the 84,000 homes Maine says it needs by 2030. It won’t be cheap.
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Hundreds of Maine schools are in disrepair. Many could become housing.
A proposed bill would establish a program to help towns turn vacant schools into apartments, but the legislation’s $5 million price tag could hinder efforts.
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Portland rent board says landlord should pay former tenants $30,000 in overcharged rent
The landlord claims he lived in the basement of his 3-unit building and therefore should be exempt from the city’s rent control ordinance.