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City transfers buildings in ‘transformation’ plan to Lewiston Housing
LEWISTON — It’s been planned since last year, but now it’s official. A collection of downtown properties owned by the city will be turned over to Lewiston Housing, a move that officials believe will give
Assisted living residents staying active during pandemic
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COVID-19 Update
COVID-19 Update April 16, 2020: Avesta Housing continues to work around the clock to provide safe, affordable homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our top priority remains the health and safety of our residents. While our
Resident Updates
COVID-19 Updates & Information for Avesta Housing Residents The safety and well-being of the people who live in our properties is very important to us. We have enacted numerous new protocols and policies to help
Lewiston moves ahead with Martel School redevelopment
LEWISTON — The city will begin negotiations for the sale of the former Martel Elementary School after the City Council unanimously supported a proposal to redevelop the site into senior housing. Over the last month,
Maine housing organization to share nearly $1.7 million
Maine is getting nearly $1.7 million from NeighborWorks America to support efforts to develop and preserve affordable housing, revitalize and sustain neighborhoods, and create jobs. Sen. Susan Collins said the funding supports local housing organizations
Lewiston City Council mulls redevelopment pitches for Martel School
LEWISTON — Senior housing, a commercial development or a community hub? Those are the options on the table as the City Council considers which redevelopment proposal is best for the former Martel Elementary School on Lisbon Street.
Mills signs affordable housing tax credit bill
Gov. Janet Mills on Wednesday signed into law a bill that aims to create 1,00 more affordable housing units in Maine over the next eight years. LD 1645, “An Act to Create Workforce and Senior Housing
New tax incentive would boost affordable housing construction
Gov. Janet Mills is expected to sign into law a bill that advocates say could substantially increase the number of affordable housing units built in Maine over the next eight years. The measure would provide