affordable housing

Published
August 29, 2016

Maine Voices: Strimling’s housing proposals seem more political than practical

Portland's mayor is misguided on credit checks and rent control, a longtime landlord argues.
Published
July 9, 2016

Land trust builds a new look for Waterville housing

The Waterville Community Land Trust is preparing its first home for an income-eligible family.
Published
July 5, 2016

Advocates push for $15 million voter-approved senior housing bond

The immediate need for at least 9,000 apartments for low-income older Mainers has resulted in a stalemate between Republican Gov. Paul LePage and his Democratic adversaries.
Published
June 28, 2016

New 18-unit building in Portland designed to house low-income veterans

Thomas Heights is named after Thomas Ptacek, a local advocate for homeless veterans.
Published
June 1, 2016

Maine Voices: Urgent action needed to address the affordable housing crisis in Portland

A new coalition supports a temporary cap on rent increases and a six-month ban on no-cause evictions.
Published
May 29, 2016

Our View: Forced part-time work a growing economic reality

As the percentage of Mainers in retail and other service jobs increases, state programs should adapt.
Published
May 25, 2016

Data: Rent not affordable on minimum wage nationwide

And rents are not considered affordable even for median-income earners in many parts of the country.
Published
May 4, 2016

Maine Voices: Forward-thinking policies put Portland on path to ending long-term homelessness

A proposal to create more units for people who have been languishing in shelters will continue an approach that has changed lives.
Published
April 18, 2016

Portland considers steps to house the homeless

A new policy would require developers who get certain public funds to set aside units for people in city-run homeless shelters.
Published
March 31, 2016

Maine Voices: Portland’s next budget to take new direction, focus on what matters most

Among the initiatives: More innovation, fixing roads and sidewalks, faster permitting and improved city services.