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Pumped up on heat pumps: Maine leads the nation on installations
Air-source heat pumps are gaining traction in Maine. In 2019, Gov. Janet Mills set a goal to install 100,000 units — in homes, businesses and public buildings — by 2025, along with enhanced rebates through
Avesta President & CEO addresses DEI in MEREDA podcast
Avesta Housing President & CEO Rebecca Hatfield recently participated in a discussion on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) for “MEREDA Matters,” a podcast by the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA). “If I can inspire
Proposed Farmington senior housing project moves forward
FARMINGTON — Selectmen Jan. 23 approved a Community Development Block Grant application for an affordable senior housing project. Lauren Turner, project manager with Avesta Housing said CDBG is one source of funding for the Edgewater
Pappas tours new Avesta Housing River Turn Apartments
CONWAY — On Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas toured Avesta Housing’s newly opened 40-unit River Turn Apartments rental housing project off Technology Lane in Conway with Avesta officials. Afterward, he noted that it was a
Avesta president & CEO discusses affordable housing with Maine legislators
On January 19, Avesta Housing President & CEO Rebecca Hatfield served on a panel on affordable housing before Maine state legislators. Organized by the Maine Development Foundation at the University of New England in Portland,
Affordable housing development for seniors in Kennebunk clears important hurdle
KENNEBUNK — A plan to construct more affordable housing in Kennebunk secured a win on Jan. 9. The Kennebunk Select Board decided that a proposed contract zone agreement will appear on the March 5 ballot.
KeyBank Foundation donates $400K to Avesta Housing for staffing, services
Avesta Housing has received a $400,000 grant from the KeyBank Foundation to enhance services for residents of the nonprofit developer’s affordable housing properties. The funds, to be awarded over four years, will be used to
KeyBank commits $400,000 to expand Avesta affordable housing services
KeyBank Foundation has made a four-year, $400,000 grant commitment to enhance services provided to residents of Avesta Housing properties. The funding will be used to expand resident staffing to ensure all residents of Avesta Housing
What to know about housing first and what it will look like in Maine
Homelessness was increasingly visible throughout Maine last year. It’s a key concern as advocates and community members have held vigils for the people who died and protested multiple encampment sweeps, particularly in Portland. Solving homelessness
