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PublishedApril 25, 2025
Mainers call on lawmakers to protect renters, boost housing production
The Legislature’s Housing and Economic Development Committee heard from renters, advocates, landlords and developers during a daylong hearing on the state's housing crisis.
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PublishedApril 22, 2025
Maine takes first step toward more accurately tracking efforts to resolve housing crisis
A bill to require Maine cities and towns to report annual home construction data is headed for the House — but without bipartisan support or a mandate that all municipalities participate.
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PublishedFebruary 27, 2025
Augusta homelessness task force urges city to take lead on shelter
City officials need to support the creation of a low-barrier shelter for people who are chronically homeless, a draft report says.
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PublishedJanuary 17, 2025
Augusta approves tax break for ‘beautiful’ new plaza project
The tax break is expected to help the $48.5 million proposal move forward at 60 Western Ave.
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PublishedDecember 23, 2024
Sale of Augusta’s Howell House has residents worried
Services have been cut back in anticipation of a sale, and the seniors who live there say the housing complex is failing in its mission.
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PublishedNovember 20, 2024
To improve economy, Maine must address struggling youth and high cost of living, report finds
A prolonged worker shortage is holding back the state economy, according the Maine Economic Growth Council and Maine Development Foundation.
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PublishedNovember 2, 2024
Developer chosen to turn former Augusta police station site into affordable housing
Developers Collaborative proposal to create around 100 units of affordable housing would include a mix of senior and family housing, and may include child care.
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PublishedOctober 25, 2024
Augusta board approves height rules change for major redevelopment of former Kmart site
A $48 million redevelopment proposal could bring a hotel with a rooftop restaurant or bar, apartments or condominiums to the site off Western Avenue.
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PublishedAugust 22, 2024
Price of typical Maine home hovering around $400,000, but more are hitting the market
The median home sale price in Maine last month was $399,250 – a 5% increase over July 2023, but a slight dip from the record high of $406,000 reported this June.
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PublishedJune 24, 2024
Biden administration announces steps to increase housing supply as prices create crunch
The government's new investments include providing $100 million to support affordable housing financing and other measures.
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