Lewiston Planning Board approves development review for apartment complex on Pine Street

The redevelopment will demolish both buildings on the block, including the former bank and Sun Journal office at 40 Pine St.

A vacancy rate of zero is pushing up rents and has Lewiston and Auburn embracing any and all new housing

A vacancy rate of essentially zero means there is no room for mobility for renters facing rent increases or evictions, leaving people priced out. Officials say rent control isn't the answer, more housing is.

Waterville mill redevelopment plan on hold as developer grapples with construction costs, financing

It is not clear when the more than $30 million project will resume to transform the former Lockwood-Duchess Mill building closest to the Ticonic Bridge into affordable apartments and space for commercial and retail uses.

Auburn Mayor Jason Levesque planning residential development in Lewiston

The first building would place 150 units and commercial space on a Lowell Street parking lot.

Sea rise, extreme temperatures expected to send more people to inland Maine, climate expert says

Nathan Phillips, a professor at Boston University, told an audience at a two-day conference in Skowhegan this week that rising sea levels and temperature extremes in the South will displace millions and force migration inland and to the North.

Photo: Community resources on display in Auburn

Could Maine’s college dorms help solve the homelessness crisis?

A group of advocates and officials said Thursday that they will ask the state to look into opening unused dorms for temporary housing.

Proposal to create lodging for Maine state legislators criticized as self-serving amid housing shortage

Sponsored by a Portland state representative, the bill aims to save money while providing legislators with a place to stay while doing the public's business in Augusta.

Waterville mayor shuts down man who uses ‘vile language’ about English-language learners

Bruce Poulin peppered city councilors and school officials with questions Tuesday about a plan to hire another teacher for English-language learners.

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.