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‘Buy America’ rule killing Maine affordable housing, developers say
Maine’s largest affordable housing developers are at a loss. Ten projects that would add more than 400 sorely-needed units to the state’s low-income housing stock are fully permitted and ready to go. But none can
Building Business: Innovative condo project slated for Freeport
The Domus development team plans to break ground this spring on a mixed-income condominium complex in downtown Freeport, which is designed to be a near-copy of what the company is currently building in Westbrook. The
Avesta opens first new affordable homes in Farmington in decades
FARMINGTON, Maine — Avesta Housing, the largest nonprofit affordable housing provider in northern New England, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Feb. 25 for Edgewater Village, a new affordable housing community for individuals who are 55
Avesta opens Edgewater Village senior housing in Farmington
FARMINGTON — A new $9.5 million housing community for residents ages 55 and older officially opened this week, addressing a growing demand for affordable living in rural Maine. Avesta Housing held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday, Feb. 25, to
Ribbon is cut on Farmington affordable living facility designed for older Mainers
FARMINGTON, Maine (WABI) – A ribbon cutting was held in Farmington on Wednesday on a new affordable living facility for those over the age of 55. Avesta Housing welcomed in members of the community to
New affordable senior housing development in Farmington
FARMINGTON, Maine — A new affordable housing development for seniors is now open in Farmington, aiming to address a growing need for accessible and affordable living options for older Mainers. Edgewater Village, led by Avesta
New affordable housing for older adults arrives in Farmington
Older adults have started moving into a new 25-unit affordable apartment building in Farmington created by a Portland-based nonprofit. Avesta Housing recently completed Edgewater Village, a 19,744-square-foot affordable apartment building for people 55 and older,
Avesta Housing awarded preservation award for historic Maine home
BRUNSWICK, ME — On March 18, Maine Preservation will hold a ceremony for its annual Honor Awards at Stevens Square Community Center (2023 Honoree) in Portland. Since 1998, the organization has celebrated excellence in historic
Avesta to cut ribbon on $9.5M senior housing project in Farmington
Avesta Housing’s first development in the Franklin County town of Farmington is due to open next week, with a ribbon-cutting scheduled for 1 p.m. on Feb. 25. Edgewater Village, at 126 Willow Springs Drive, was