The party’s platform is centered on a selective application of law enforcement that looks a lot like ‘openish’ borders.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Affordable housing group opposes Portland’s ‘Green New Deal’
The Maine Affordable Housing Coalition says the local referendum measure would worsen the city’s affordable housing crisis.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine provides another $10 million to rent relief program
The new funding will allow renters to apply for assistance from the Maine Housing Authority through the end of September, and it will be the final allocation unless more federal funding becomes available.
Posted inMaine, News
South Portland council rejects tree-saving development moratorium
A majority of city councilors said they want to preserve open space and trees but don’t believe a moratorium is necessary.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Cumberland County should reconsider vote on homeless shelter
Officials need to work together to get through problems caused by COVID-19.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Help should be there when survivors of domestic violence need it
The coronavirus crisis is stressing a system that didn’t have enough resources to begin with.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Preble Street’s vision would be a step backward for Bayside
A proposal by the nonprofit to open new shelters would repeat mistakes of the past.
Posted inTimes Record
36-home development planned for Brunswick Landing, but some residents worry about impact
The development could bring some much needed ‘affordable’ and workforce housing to the area, but some residents fear it will bring too much traffic and mean the destruction of a well-loved strip of woods.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
Council still on the fence over Scarborough senior housing complex
Town councilors understand the proposed new affordable housing project better now, but despite a tight timeline no decisions have been made yet.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Yes, there is a way to create affordable homes for ownership in Portland
A Greater Portland Community Land Trust development will provide ‘missing middle’ housing without city subsidies.