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Protecting yourself from deceptive debt collection practices
Nearly 15% of all Americans show at least one item in collection on their credit report, and the average amount of debt in collection is $1,400. Debt collection is a $12.2 billion industry in the
Partnerships revive garden at Stonecrest in Standish
This is part two of a two-part series on community gardens at Avesta properties. The residents at Stonecrest in Standish have had a community garden for several years, thanks to a partnership with Rippling Waters
Community gardening improves quality of life for seniors in Raymond
This is part one of a two-part series on community gardens at Avesta properties. Gardening is a newfound passion for Benny. He had a small garden years ago but said he gave up on it
Community focus at Oak Street Lofts show for First Friday Art Walk
It’s the first Friday of the month, which means the art gallery at Oak Street Lofts in Portland is open to the public tonight for First Friday Art Walk. This month, we’re featuring the artwork
“You’re nobody without the trappings of belonging”: What it means to be homeless
Back in December, I attended the Institute for Civic Leadership’s Leadership in Action Breakfast, which featured two advocates for those experiencing homelessness — Mark Swann, executive director of Preble Street, and Suzanne McCormick, executive director
Our Pearl Place II Grand Opening: A recap
On Monday, under skies that threatened rain but never followed through, we celebrated the grand opening of one of our newest properties, Pearl Place II in Portland. If you missed my previous post about our
Pearl Place II continues our legacy of affordable green building
We’ve got something of a reputation for our green building. It was nearly 10 years ago that we developed our green design standards, recognizing that an efficient building is one that lasts longer, costs less
Pearl Place II: Returning Bayside to its residential roots
We’re really excited to celebrate the grand opening of Pearl Place II on June 10. We’re not just marking the opening of new, affordable apartments in Portland — we’re also celebrating the culmination of a
Celebrating Edith, Avesta’s oldest resident
At the age of 102, Edith Libby is the oldest resident at all of Avesta’s 68 properties. She’s lived at New Marblehead North in Windham since it opened in 1989, and has outlived her husband,
