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Newsradio WGAN Interviews Avesta President & CEO Dana Totman
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South Portland zoning changes set stage for West End development
The South Portland City Council approved new zoning rules that city officials say will reshape two of the city’s neighborhoods. The council approved combining eight zoning districts in the West End into four, a move
South Portland council sets stage for changes in West End, Meetinghouse Hill
SOUTH PORTLAND — The City Council approved zoning changes Monday that pave the way for new housing and businesses in the West End, and a new coffee shop on Cottage Road in Meetinghouse Hill. Councilors
So. Portland measures set to boost business, housing
SOUTH PORTLAND — The city moved forward with first readings on two zoning changes on Monday that could affect the city’s housing stock and bring new businesses to the city. The measures both require second readings
Life at Avesta
Every year, Avesta staff enjoy an exciting summer outing with their colleagues. It ranges from wagon races to mini golf to paddle boat races, but it’s always staff-planned and loads of fun!
Apartment complex for chronically homeless people opens in Portland
Avesta Housing and Preble Street have opened Portland’s third “housing first” program, Huston Commons, which is now home to 30 formerly homeless individuals with chronic health challenges. Located near Morrill’s Corner at 72 Bishop St.
Portland Opens Third Apartment Complex for Homeless
Portland, Maine (WMTW) — 30 Mainers who were homeless now have a place to live. The full-furnished efficiency apartments are home to Mainers who had been living on the streets or in shelters for years.Officials
New apartment complex provides permanent home for homeless
PORTLAND, Maine — A new apartment complex opened in Portland on Tuesday. It provides permanent house for 30 people who were homeless. Click here to watch the full video
Housing First helps both the homeless and the community
Twelve years ago, Avesta Housing and Preble Street opened the doors to Logan Place, the first “housing first” community in Maine. Housing first is an evidence-based, cost-effective approach to ending chronic homelessness. It focuses on