The court could overturn previous rulings that barred mortgage companies from refiling cases in which they failed to present proper evidence.
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Paul LePage urges lawmakers to work on bill to protect elderly from foreclosure
AUGUSTA — Gov. Paul LePage on Tuesday implored lawmakers to work on a bill designed to protect the elderly from tax lien foreclosures, saying that in the last year alone, 12 elderly Mainers have lost their homes to foreclosure. LePage spoke to members of the Joint Standing Committee on Taxation at the State House during […]
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Auburn waives foreclosure of St. Louis Church
AUBURN — The City Council voted unanimously Monday night to waive the foreclosure of the former St. Louis Church. “It’s in the best interest of the city to waive the foreclosure and work with the church,” Mayor Jonathan LaBonte said. If the city took possession of the property, it would be responsible for all utilities, […]
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Maine foreclosure rate slow to recover
PORTLAND — Reports show Maine is slow to recover from the 2008 housing crisis compared to other states, with foreclosure activity still higher than pre-recession levels. The Portland Press Herald (http://bit.ly/2qSUFMY ) reports there were 3,779 Maine properties in 2016 with at least one foreclosure filing, down 37 percent from Maine’s peak foreclosure year of […]
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Sabattus selectmen unhappy with road construction changes
SABATTUS — Selectmen said Tuesday evening that they are disappointed that the original design for reconstructing Pleasant Hill Road has changed so it’s higher and more curvy. “The design is unacceptable, and I’m not happy about it,” Selectman Guy Desjardins said. The grade is too high near the town garage and could cause visibility problems when […]
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Livermore board gives notice to delinquent taxpayer
LIVERMORE — Selectpersons voted unanimously Monday night to foreclose on a home at 499 Canton Road and send the owner an eviction notice, if back taxes and associated fees are not paid by March 31. Treasurer and interim Administrative Assistant Amy Byron said $3,582.30 was owed as of March 1. A certified letter was sent […]
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Livermore recycling up; foreclosure notices going out
LIVERMORE — Administrative Assistant Carrie Castonguay lauded Transfer Station employees at Monday night’s meeting of selectpersons. A total of 55.04 tons of waste was recycled in 2014 and 93.03 tons in 2015, she said. Tires, batteries, metal and other materials were not included in those numbers. Livermore changed to no-sort recycling in October 2014. Prior […]
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Norway sells tax-acquired property, puts others out to bid
NORWAY — The town knocked two tax-acquired properties from its rolls, and with it collected $11,730 Thursday night. David Holt, the town manager, said that he intends to recommend selectmen dispose of more property by bid until the 22-property list gets smaller. “It is unpleasant to sell someone’s property, so we will start with the […]
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Libby’s blight bill passes key legislative committee
AUGUSTA — A bill enabling cities and towns to better address blighted and abandoned properties gained the unanimous support of the Legislature’s Judiciary Committee on Wednesday. “Because of abandoned properties in my hometown, we are faced with blight, public safety hazards, theft, vandalism and demolition costs at the taxpayers’ expense,” Sen. Nate Libby, D-Lewiston, said […]
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Bill aimed at helping cities fight blight hits roadblock
AUGUSTA — A bill that seeks to give Maine cities and towns more power to deal with abandoned and blighted properties is held up in a legislative committee because of opposition from bankers. The bill, LD 1203, sponsored by state Sen. Nate Libby, D-Lewiston, places a host of new requirements on financial institutions once they begin […]