housing
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PublishedApril 30, 2023
Towns challenge new Maine law meant to ease housing crisis
Legislation that promotes accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, statewide is set to take effect July 1. Municipalities say that's not enough time to comply.
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PublishedApril 25, 2023
Tedford Housing receives $10,000 donation for new emergency housing
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PublishedApril 24, 2023
Cities reviving downtowns by converting offices to housing
A growing number of developers are considering converting empty office towers into housing as part of an effort to revive struggling downtown business districts that emptied out during the pandemic
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PublishedApril 9, 2023
Our View: Showtime for ‘housing first’ model across Maine
A tried and tested solution to chronic homelessness can transform the lives of otherwise vulnerable Mainers. It’s up to us to believe in it and advocate for it in full.
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PublishedApril 7, 2023
Legislators ponder bill that would let many Maine renters keep pets
Committee hears strong opinions pro and con on a measure that would force many landlords to allow dogs, cats and other pets.
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PublishedApril 6, 2023
U.S. property taxes rose twice as fast last year than in 2021
Single-family-home property taxes remain much lower in the Sun Belt than in the Northeast.
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PublishedMarch 29, 2023
Portland’s new Homeless Services Center is open – and already at capacity
'We were full on Day 1,' the center's assistant director of operations said Wednesday, a day after the 208-bed shelter hosted its first overnight guests.
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PublishedMarch 24, 2023
Housing advocates urge state to ban application fees for renters
Supporters say axing the fees will make it easier for people to find housing in a tight rental market
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PublishedMarch 23, 2023
State awards $4 million for proposed 280-bed emergency shelter in Portland
The nonprofit Center for Regional Prosperity is collaborating with developers to convert a Blueberry Road site into a 280-bed facility.
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PublishedMarch 20, 2023
Scarborough to contribute $50,000 for transitional housing for asylum seekers
Scarborough will contribute $50,000 to support regional initiatives providing transitional housing for asylum seekers.
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