How are local housing authorities in Maine shaping new development?
Some communities are looking to recent projects in Bath as an example of how to address the affordable housing crisis.
Jay may take up rent stabilization for mobile home parks
A new state law has prompted park owners to raise rents — some by double digits — straining homeowners’ ability to pay.
Waterville Impact Task Force working on strategy to address growing homelessness
Last winter, the city tracked 27 homeless people. This year, the number is estimated at 43, underscoring the need for solutions.
‘Where did all the staff go?’: Maine restaurant owners blame the housing shortage
Business owners say they can’t afford to pay workers the high wages necessary to keep up with rising housing prices, and even when they can, there’s nowhere for employees to live.
Farmington officials to increase property tax rate after receiving incorrect revaluation figures
A noncritical spending freeze has been ordered for all town departments, and a special town meeting has been scheduled for Nov. 13 to decide how to generate an additional $2.3 million from local taxpayers.
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