By the time she entered high school, Lucy Olson knew she wanted to share her love of math with younger children. But when she explored tutoring options at her own school, Waynflete, she found that most of the students there already had access to the resources they needed. Undaunted, Lucy began to look for other
Construction of a 25-unit affordable housing complex for residents ages 55 and up in Farmington is 75% completed and is expected to welcome residents in early 2026. The 20,278-square-foot Edgewater Village is an Avesta Housing project. All 25 apartments are one-bedroom and 576 square feet. Rents range from $851 to $972 and all utilities including
By Jennifer Hawkins & Dean Klein Everyone understands Maine has a housing shortage. The data proves it, but we also feel it. When our adult children can’t afford to rent with friends, when young families can’t buy a modest home, and when workers commute long distances because there’s no nearby housing, we all see and
On Oct. 22, Avesta Housing held its annual All Staff Day at Pineland Farms in New Gloucester, Maine. The event brought together employees from all departments to recharge, socialize with co-workers, and engage in strategic activities designed to identify ways we can strengthen our organization. A highlight of the event was the annual presentation of
Avesta Housing celebrated the grand opening of Meadowview II, a new affordable housing development for people ages 55 and older in Gray, on Oct. 8. An expansion of Avesta’s Meadowview campus, Meadowview II provides 26 one-and two-bedroom apartments for lower-income older adults. Avesta Housing President & CEO Jennifer Hawkins served as the keynote speaker and
Avesta Housing has added 26 new units of affordable housing in Gray, with a development called Meadowview II. “Gray residents are really in dire need of more affordable homes,” Jennifer Hawkins, President & CEO of Avesta Housing, said. “We were able to get the funding necessary to add 26 new apartments for older adults.”\ Meadowview
GRAY (WGME) – There are dozens of new homes in Gray. Avesta Housing held a grand opening celebration Wednesday for its new development in town. “Meadowview II” features 26 new one- and two-bedroom apartments in a two-story building. Click here to watch the news report
GRAY, Maine — Avesta Housing held the grand opening of Meadowview Wednesday afternoon—an affordable apartment building in Gray for older Mainers. The new 26-unit building on Hancock Street is intended for residents aged 55 and older. Meadowview has more energy efficient and sustainable features for lower costs and increased comfort, according to Avesta. Click here to watch
Avesta Housing has added 26 apartments to its affordable housing options in Gray, with the opening this week of Meadowview II, for people aged 55 and older. The $9.8 million development provides one-and two-bedroom apartments ranging from 500 to 760 square feet, and features sustainable design to reduce energy costs. The new 22,000-square-foot complex joins Avesta’s
Avesta Housing Senior Development Officer Nate Howes has been named to Mainebiz‘s 40 Under 40 list for 2025. The fourth annual list recognizes 40 of the state’s up-and-coming leaders — the next generation of individuals shaping Maine and its economy. In his 40 Under 40 profile, Nate attributes his joining Avesta in 2019 as his
