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Lewiston’s housing boom getting statewide attention

LEWISTON — It’s a hard sight to miss in the city these days: property lots on the cusp of a new beginning. At sites like the former Martel School, the former Sun Journal building on Pine Street, and the future home of Gendron Active Living Estates off Farwell Street, demolition or site preparation is either

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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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First residents to move into Lewiston’s Wedgewood development this month

LEWISTON — The first residents of the 82-unit Wedgewood housing development between Walnut and Pine streets will move in next week, marking a significant milestone for the yearslong Choice Neighborhoods redevelopment plan. According to Chris Kilmurry, executive director of Lewiston Housing, the move-in date for the first units is tentatively scheduled for Oct. 21, and

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John T. Gorman Foundation receives national recognition for Lewiston investment

The John T. Gorman Foundation, a Portland nonprofit, received national recognition for its role in supporting a community partnership that is bringing new housing, economic opportunity and millions of dollars in public and private investment to Lewiston’s Tree Streets neighborhood. The Department of Housing and Urban Development and Council on Foundations gave Gorman a Secretary’s

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Video: Wedgewood housing development takes shape in Lewiston

Several of the eight buildings in the Wedgewood housing project, seen Monday, begin to take shape in Lewiston. In addition to the new structures that will provide 82, 1-, 2-, 3- and 4-bedroom apartments, the historic Wedgewood House is also being restored. The apartments, part of the Choice Neighborhood Implementation, will be ready for occupancy

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Seavey Street development underway in Westbrook

Ground was broken Tuesday on a 186-unit apartment complex at 35 Seavey St. in Westbrook. The first phase, Seavey Terraces, will have 65 units with a majority of workforce housing and some market-rate units. Developer New Ventures is partnering with the nonprofit Avesta Housing to construct the Maple Grove development on 3 1/4 acre site.

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