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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,
Avesta Housing presents Mission Champion Award to Kennebunk Savings
Avesta Housing, the largest nonprofit affordable housing provider in northern New England, presented its Mission Champion Award to Kennebunk Savings for its work to provide safe, quality, affordable homes for older adults in Kennebunk. The
Sen. Shaheen tours River Turn Apartments in Conway
CONWAY — On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) toured the affordable housing development at Avesta’s River Turn Apartments in Conway Village to discuss progress delivering affordable housing to Mount Washington Valley. Avesta’s apartments are
