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South Portland housing projects win critical state financing
SOUTH PORTLAND — Two apartment buildings that would create more than 100 units of subsidized and market-rate housing have been awarded a combined $14 million in critical funding through the Maine State Housing Authority. West
Portland council expected to support single shelter to replace Oxford Street facility
The Portland City Council is expected to vote Monday on a resolution that would formally direct city staff to come up with a plan for a large new city-run homeless shelter while working with nonprofits
Portland looking at over 30 sites as it grapples with sheltering the homeless
The latest analysis of Portland’s options for a new homeless shelter lists over 30 possible sites, including some near the waterfront, as well as the possibility of multiple facilities and partnerships with local nonprofits. City
Best Places to Work in Maine: And the winners are …
Three companies, two of them repeat winners, topped a field of 75 finalists to be named “Best Place to Work in Maine” at an awards ceremony Tuesday night at the Augusta Civic Center. Edward Jones,
Brunswick library series to examine housing affordability
BRUNSWICK — As homelessness becomes more of an issue in town, Curtis Memorial Library will be holding a series of community conversations this fall on affordable housing. All the sessions will be held from 6-7:30
TD Charitable Foundation Supports Avesta Housing with Donation
October 2, 2018 — Portland, Maine — The TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, recently donated a total of $30,000 to the Avesta Housing NeighborWorks HomeOwnership Center
Portland’s first price-restricted housing unit a tough sell
For more than six months, Chris Lavoie has tried to sell a condominium in Portland’s West End, a desirable neighborhood with historic buildings and a short walk from award-winning restaurants, coffee shops, art galleries, breweries
Mainebiz Giving Guide: Avesta Housing Feature
Avesta Housing was recently featured in the MaineBiz Giving Guide, click below to see the full feature. Click here to read the full article
Avesta Housing Named One of 2018 Best Places to Work in Maine
PORTLAND, ME — Avesta Housing, a nonprofit organization headquartered in Portland, Maine, was recently named as one of the 2018 Best Places to Work in Maine. The awards program was created in 2006 and is