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New housing report paints dour picture for Portland’s poorest renters
More than half of Portland tenants are struggling to afford rent. According to a new report from Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies, almost 52% of renters in the Portland-South Portland area are “cost-burdened,” meaning they
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
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
Newsworthy people and performances for June 16, 2025
Avesta Housing in Portland hired Jennifer Hawkins as president and CEO. Hawkins most recently served as president and CEO of One Neighborhood Builders in Providence, R.I. Click here to read the full article
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.
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
Demolition begins ahead of DeWitt housing development in downtown Lewiston
LEWISTON — Crews began demolition work Monday along Pine Street to make way for the 104-unit DeWitt development, the second phase of the city’s Choice Neighborhoods redevelopment effort. The work will raze two buildings along
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
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