housing
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PublishedApril 22, 2021
Condo car elevator raises (and lowers) the bar for parking in Portland
Developers say the feature means they can squeeze 43 parking spaces into an area that would normally hold about one-third as many.
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PublishedApril 9, 2021
Commentary: Policies to support Maine children, families should be supported by equity and data
The 2021 Maine KIDS COUNT Data Book reveals positive trends as well as key areas of concern.
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PublishedApril 6, 2021
Federal low-income housing grant doubles in size this year
The Housing Trust fund is allotted almost $700 million, according to the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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PublishedApril 1, 2021
Rent relief slowly making its way to Maine tenants and landlords
The latest 2 federal stimulus packages have earmarked a total of $352 million for Maine to keep tenants housed and cover amounts owed to landlords and utility providers.
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PublishedMarch 29, 2021
National ban on renter evictions during COVID-19 pandemic is extended
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention moved to extend the pandemic-related protection, which had been scheduled to expire on Wednesday, through the end of June.
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PublishedMarch 22, 2021
Stimulus checks arrive in moment of need for many Mainers
Recipients are spending the money on transportation, housing, food, veterinary care, debt reduction and other uses.
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PublishedMarch 2, 2021
Portland program gives former foster care kids a leg up after aging out
The Portland Housing Authority's Foster Youth Independence program has helped 30 young adults find housing since last June and it continues to assist them in setting and achieving goals.
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PublishedFebruary 22, 2021
Our View: Home sales show Maine is a hot ticket
But we will need new housing policies to make sure that the people who live here aren't priced out.
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PublishedFebruary 18, 2021
Report highlights challenges for apartment, condo builders in Greater Portland
A new report finds that only a small fraction of land is designated for multifamily housing and says more coordination among municipalities would better meet the community's affordable housing needs.
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PublishedFebruary 3, 2021
Advocates regroup after Portland council narrowly rejects Munjoy Hill historic district
While supporters said the buildings reflect the neighborhood's working-class history, opponents argued that the proposal would hinder development and lead to less diversity.
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