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Developer Eyes Housing for ‘Missing Middle’ in Rockland

An organization whose mission is to develop and sell “high-quality, energy-efficient homes tailored for middle-income earners” has set its eyes on the city because of the pro-housing sentiment of the community. Jack Soley was among the representatives of Domus that met Wednesday, June 18, with city officials at City Hall to discuss development possibilities. “I’m

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New housing projects in Lewiston-Auburn help support rising demand

LEWISTON, Maine — Like many communities in Maine, Lewiston-Auburn has a significant housing need. A building boom is currently underway to meet this rising demand. Multiple housing projects are under construction, with others in the planning stage. Some of the demand comes from individuals relocating to the Twin Cities after being priced out of the

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How Maine is creating homes in forgotten and unlikely places

Soon after Dani Nisbet bought her two-bedroom ranch in South Portland in 2017 she started wondering what could be built on the rest of her .65-acre, mostly wooded lot. She knew housing was scarce across southern Maine. An artist, interior designer and hairdresser, she had heard heartbreaking stories from clients, family members and friends about their fruitless

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People on the Move 6-11-25

Jennifer Hawkins has been appointed president and CEO of Avesta Housing, northern New England’s largest nonprofit affordable housing provider. Hawkins brings more than 20 years of industry leadership and experience to the role. She recently served as president and CEO of One Neighborhood Builders in Providence, Rhode Island. “I am deeply honored to join Avesta Housing

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Gorham prepares to grapple with affordable housing

The Gorham Town Council, after a brief discussion on Tuesday, June 3, unanimously voted to adopt an affordable housing committee charter. The board’s Appointments Committee recommended the action and the council voted, 7-0. The move is aimed at easing the housing challenges for Gorham residents facing rising home costs with limited options. The seven-member committee

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BroadView Talent Partners Recruits CEO for Avesta Housing

 BroadView Talent Partners has helped to recruit Jennifer Hawkins as the new president and CEO of Avesta Housing in Portland, ME. The assignment was led by Tracy McMillan, Melania DaSilva Deaver, Donna Young, Robyn Quinn, and Elizabeth Keyser. “Jennifer’s leadership is defined by innovation, strategic vision, and a powerful dedication to meeting community needs through affordable housing and housing stability programs,” said

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MEREDA 2024 Notable Project: Firehouse Village, Scarborough

Firehouse Village is an innovative, adaptive reuse of a former public safety facility into a vibrant, self-contained community modeled after a traditional Maine village. Tenants include a Rosemont Market, Harbor Fish Market, a restaurant, a dry goods store and a community room. It also includes a 31-unit affordable housing complex for ages 55 and older,

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Former Snow School students return to begin new chapters in lives

For Katherine and her younger brother Charles, living at Snow School Apartments is truly like going home again: They attended the building’s namesake, the Charles A. Snow School, in the 1960s. After the school was closed in 2017, the site was sold to Avesta Housing for the purpose of building safe, quality, affordable homes for

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