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Avesta plans low-income senior housing in Paris
Avesta Housing plans to transform the historic Mildred M. Fox School in Paris into a 12-unit low-income senior housing complex. Built in 1885, it was used as an elementary and high school, SAD 17 office
Life at Avesta
Our Social Wellness Activity Group (SWAG for short!) loves to throw a party. SWAG hosts potlucks, holiday lunches (think corned beef and cabbage for St. Patrick’s Day and tacos for Cinco de Mayo), an annual
Life at Avesta
The annual Avesta softball game is legendary around the office. Staff from every department join in the competition on the field and in the stands cheering on our coworkers. After the game, everyone comes together
Life at Avesta
Let’s face it, we spend a lot of time with our coworkers. It’s important to like what we do, but it’s just as important to like who we do it with… Pictured here is our
South Portland’s ‘The Hub’: Old trailer outside, community center inside
SOUTH PORTLAND — The floor tilts slightly to one side, and folding banquet tables serve as office desks. There’s a coffee pot, informational pamphlets, photos of children, artwork, crafts and food. A small room at
Bed-making takes on new significance – Healthy Homeworks in Lewiston helps people hands-on improve their quality of life.
As is often the case with worthy ventures, Healthy Homeworks was not planned, but emerged spontaneously. In January 2016, Amy Smith of Portland was interested in investing in affordable housing in downtown Lewiston. The research
Life At Avesta
Every winter, our Property Management team decks out all 84+ Avesta properties with locally-grown wreaths and swags. It’s a fun experience complete with hot cider and cookies!
Affordable housing a challenge in Portland’s hot market
Portland is on the map, nationally and internationally, as a great place to live, says Vitalius Real Estate Group principal Brit Vitalius. That’s resulted in the new-housing boom but also tightens up residential availability nearly
MMC joins with Preble Street to provide health care for homeless
Maine Medical Center and Preble Street have joined forces to ensure the most vulnerable underserved people in Portland have access to quality, barrier-free health care. The MMC-Preble Street Learning Collaborative seeks to help fill the
