Housing
5 dispatches tagged “Housing”.
State Legislature Reviews Housing Bill Aimed at Rural Rehabilitation
A proposed bill would expand loan programs for renovating aging rural housing stock, drawing support from northern lawmakers and questions from budget officials.
Jul 31, 2026
Maine's Housing Shortage Looks Different Depending on Which Maine You Live In
Lewiston and other mid-sized cities are seeing rising demand and limited new construction, while some rural towns struggle with aging, hard-to-finance housing stock.
Jul 30, 2026
Working Harbors Balance Industry, Housing and Coastal Change
Fishing communities and port towns are confronting infrastructure, climate, housing and economic pressures as working waterfronts face new demands.
Jul 29, 2026
South Portland Neighborhood Weighs Growth Against Its Working-Waterfront Roots
Longtime residents near South Portland's waterfront are adjusting to new development pressure as the city balances housing needs with industrial heritage.
Jul 29, 2026Housing Policy Written for Portland Doesn't Automatically Work in Presque Isle
State housing incentives modeled on urban density assumptions often fail to account for what rural Maine towns actually need to add housing stock.
Jul 9, 2026