All four residents of Betsy Ann Ross House of Hope say they were told last Thursday they had to be out by Tuesday, and none of them have yet found other places to live.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Housing will end homelessness, protect people from COVID-19
Federal aid can create permanent homes, provide support services and keep Mainers out of the places where they get infected.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine agencies awarded $2.5 million to fight outbreaks in public housing
The federal aid is intended to help 19 Maine housing authorities prevent, prepare for and respond to COVID-19 outbreaks in public housing.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Renters need relief in COVID crisis
Thousands of Mainers could lose their homes if the government does not pay their rent.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
MaineHousing director: No one should lose their home because of COVID-19
Lenders and landlords should work with newly jobless borrowers and tenants on payment plans that will keep the roof over their heads.
Posted inTimes Record
Student-built house finds home in Bath, to become affordable housing
The house will go on the market early this summer and will be sold to a family at or below 80% of the area median income.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine’s homeless, incarcerated vulnerable during outbreak
Officials must take steps now to protect Mainers who can’t go home right now.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: 2020 candidates must address Maine housing poverty issues
Thousands of the state’s households spend over half their income on rent.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine news by the numbers – math makes case for pessimism
A look at the figures behind the headlines on affordable housing, state business incentives and disadvantaged students.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Housing solutions are key to future of Portland’s thriving arts sector
Now that the community is finally getting the acclaim that it deserves, let’s make sure that artists can afford to stay here.