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PublishedDecember 14, 2023
Auburn’s new Mayor Jeff Harmon pledges to ‘build trust in local government’
In his inaugural address, Harmon said he wants the City Council to work more transparently and collaboratively with the public, and plans to form committees to address housing affordability and homelessness, among other initiatives.
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PublishedDecember 5, 2023
Lewiston council begins zone changes that address state legislation on housing
Lewiston is poised to pass a series of ordinances that puts Lewiston in compliance with LD 2003, the state legislation passed last year to increase housing statewide.
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PublishedNovember 26, 2023
Four affordable housing strategies that are working in Canada
Canadian cities can offer inspiration and practical solutions.
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PublishedNovember 26, 2023
Why converting office space into flats won’t solve the housing crisis
Removing local authorities’ ability to oversee how the built environment changes will not solve the housing crisis. In fact, it might make inequality worse.
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PublishedOctober 25, 2023
Lewiston OKs second phase of Lowell Street housing development
A second mixed-use building on Lowell Street will add 172 apartment units to the already-approved 150-unit building across the street at 55 Middle St.
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PublishedOctober 24, 2023
Auburn approves grant application for ambitious ‘Winter Oaks’ housing development
The "Winter Oaks" proposal would build 100 new residential units, including 48 single-family homes, on a 37-acre property between Vickery Road and South Main Street.
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PublishedOctober 24, 2023
New law aims to protect rights of manufactured home owners
The law requires landowners to give residents notice if they plan on selling their property and give tenants a chance to purchase the land.
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PublishedOctober 20, 2023
Gov. Mills visits Madison to mark the start of construction on affordable housing project
Gov. Janet Mills joined local officials Friday as work begins on the $10 million plan to construct four buildings that will offer 36 rental units.
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PublishedSeptember 13, 2023
Lewiston officials ‘stuck in the mud’ on transitional housing, shelter zoning
The City Council and Planning Board plan to meet again later this month after city staff struggled to get clear direction on two contentious issues Tuesday.
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PublishedSeptember 6, 2023
Lewiston delays votes on regulating transitional housing, moratorium
Councilors said they want to wait until after an upcoming joint meeting with the Planning Board, but the Ramada housing project councilors intend to block is likely dead already.
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