A winter of uncertainty looms for those living on the streets, with shelters operating at reduced capacity and federal funding for hotel rooms set to expire at the end of the year.
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Letter: Cape needs to get on track with affordable housing
When my husband and I and our young daughter moved to Portland, we had a hard time finding decent rental housing that accepted children. The dark ages in the late 1970s? Seemed so. Then we found a house on Woodcrest Road in Cape that was within our means. No wonder it was available. The carpeted […]
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Posted inMaine, Politics
In Biddeford races, concerns about the price of redevelopment success
Biddeford has undergone a transformation since bringing down its trash incinerator. But the city’s popularity is pricing people out.
Posted inMaine, News
Cape Elizabeth council approves zoning changes for controversial affordable housing project
The zoning amendments would allow The Szanton Co. to build the 46-unit Dunham Court next to Town Hall, but the developer is also seeking a property tax break.
Posted inLocal Elections, Maine, News, Politics
Climate change, racial equity among the issues in Portland’s District 2 race
A political newcomer is taking on a longtime Portland resident and former elected official for a seat on the Portland City Council representing the West End and Parkside.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Supporters proud to stand up for Cape affordable housing plan
Cape Citizens for Affordable Housing invites anyone to review our website, the ads we’ve placed and the brochures we’ve handed out for Dunham Court.
Posted inLocal Elections, Maine, News, Politics
Affordability, homelessness animate Portland City Council District 1 race
Two candidates are running to replace City Councilor Belinda Ray, who is not seeking a third term.
Posted inThe Forecaster
South Portland affordable housing project nears completion
Thornton Heights Commons, a 42-unit affordable housing project, is nearing completion in South Portland. Construction that began last summer at 611 Main St., the site of the former St. John the Evangelist Church, is expected to be finished in mid-October, according to Mike Hulsey, executive director of the South Portland Housing Authority. The apartments should […]
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Don’t let NIMBYs block progress
Around Maine, selfish local objections stand in the way of much-needed infrastructure, energy and affordable-housing proposals.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Pandemic fallout could erode long-term stability of low-income renters
A survey has elicited clear and compelling insights that Maine policymakers would be wise to listen to.