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Avesta ready to start Conway project
CONWAY, N.H. — A construction firm has been hired for the first of four affordable apartment buildings approved for the Avesta Housing Development Corp. site off Technology Lane. Patrick Hess, project manager at Avesta, a
Avesta Housing HomeOwnership Center receives major grant to aid Maine residents
Avesta Housing’s HomeOwnership Center (HOC) has been approved for a grant of more than $80,000 from NeighborWorks America, a congressionally chartered nonprofit organization that creates opportunities for people to live in affordable homes, improve their lives,
Housing shortage, high rents vex Lewiston-Auburn market
LEWISTON — Ann and Paul Rivers moved to Lewiston for “a fresh start,” but have been living in a tiny attic apartment with no kitchen or bathroom. The couple, who are in their 60s, have
Inn at Village Square resident assistant: ‘I learn new things every day’
Caring for older adults wasn’t Julie Martin’s first career choice. In fact, she didn’t start until she was in her 50s. But now she couldn’t imagine not doing it. “There are some life lessons to
West End Phase I development nears completion
Unique times require a unique approach. With West End Apartments in South Portland, Avesta Housing is transforming a property that will not only alleviate the city’s immediate need for affordable housing, it will jump-start the
Artisans in Residence program unlocks talent at 75 State Street
When Nancy Chadbourne was a child growing up in Bristol, Maine, her mother told her she could expect to be one of three things: a nurse, a teacher, or a secretary. “Boy, you don’t know
Dana Totman of Avesta Housing talks about combating Maine affordable housing crisis
Avesta Housing President & CEO Dana Totman talks about the housing crisis in Maine in an episode of News Center Maine’s “Unscripted” series. Click here to read the full article
Longtime housing advocate named to new post advising Mills administration
Gov. Janet Mills has named a longtime housing advocate to advise her administration on housing policy as it ramps up efforts to address a growing critical need for affordable housing in Maine. Greg Payne, who
A marriage of two food purveyors moves forward in Scarborough
Firehouse Village, which will host a Rosemont Bakery and Harbor Fish Market, as well as an Avesta Housing development, officially broke ground this week in Scarborough and aims to have some tenants’ doors open this
