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Avesta Housing named Best Property Management Company in Portland
Avesta Housing has been named Best Property Management Company in the Portland, Maine Best of 2024 Awards. Winners were chosen by the public via online voting, which is further testament to the hard work, dedication,

Photos: Lewiston housing complex coming together
An aerial view of the 82-unit, 8 building project in the heart of downtown Lewiston as construction continues in different phases. Click here to read the full article

Avesta Housing named a Best Place to Work in Maine
Avesta Housing has been named a Best Place to Work in Maine for 2024! The award is given annually to businesses, nonprofits, and government entities across the state. To be eligible, nominees must be at

John T. Gorman Foundation receives national recognition for Lewiston investment
The John T. Gorman Foundation, a Portland nonprofit, received national recognition for its role in supporting a community partnership that is bringing new housing, economic opportunity and millions of dollars in public and private investment

In fight for more housing in Maine, one barrier rises above the rest: Us
Nick Mascetta and his partner started looking to buy a house soon after they moved back to Maine. This spring, nearly two years later, they were still looking. The options were grim: Gamble on a

Portsmouth seeks housing plans — with and without demolishing Sherburne School
The City Council voted to authorize the release of a request for proposals to four finalists selected by the city as potential partners to redevelop the former Sherburne School property into below-market-rate housing. The council voted unanimously to

Avesta Housing CEO named to Federal Reserve Bank of Boston advisory group
Avesta Housing President and CEO Rebecca Hatfield has been appointed to a three-year term on the New England Community Development Advisory Council of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. She was promoted to president and CEO

Avesta Housing president & CEO appointed to Federal Reserve advisory council
Avesta Housing President & CEO Rebecca Hatfield has been appointed to a three-year term on the New England Community Development Advisory Council (CDAC) of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. Part of the Federal Reserve,

Avesta Housing awards 2024 educational scholarships
Avesta Housing has named the recipients of its 2024 educational scholarships. The $1,000 scholarships are awarded annually to Avesta Housing residents who are enrolling in a post-secondary education program — such as college, graduate school,