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Posted inMaine, News, Rumford Falls Times
New England-style housing project backed by Rumford Planning Board
This is the first of two subdivision projects planned in the Rumford Center Village. A public hearing on a second one, Three Peaks, LLC subdivision project at 16 Andover Road, will be held on Oct. 1.
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Posted inMaine, News
Former Victor News building in Lewiston eyed for housing
A proposal would redevelop the Park Street building into 12 studio apartments.
Posted inMaine, News
Auburn school redevelopment could include condos instead of child care
The developer of the former Lake Street School says neighbors expressed ‘firm disapproval’ of a plan for a child care facility.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Thousands of people moved to Maine since the pandemic. The influx isn’t over.
Remote work made it possible for more people to live here. It has helped the state but is straining it, too.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, New England, News
Maine home prices fell in July but are still rising faster than the rest of the country
The median home price hit a record in May and June, but prices cooled slightly in July. We’ve got 5 takeaways from this month’s housing report.
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Auburn needs 1,300 more homes by 2030, report says
“Kids who grew up here and don’t have big paying jobs can’t afford to stay,” Councilor Belinda Gerry said of the affordable housing shortfall.
Posted inLocal News, Maine, Rumford Falls Times
Decision delayed on large subdivision in Rumford Center Village
Paul Linet, founder and president of 3i Housing of Maine, said the company is creating an “old-fashioned” New England-style neighborhood with 37 units on about 5.5 acres of a 40-acre parcel.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Tariffs on Canadian goods have increased to 35%. How will Maine be affected?
A pact between the U.S., Canada and Mexico exempts the vast majority of imports from the new tax. But the changes will still hurt Maine’s people and businesses, according to the state chamber of commerce.
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What to know about propane safety in Maine
A propane explosion killed 2 women in Old Orchard Beach over the weekend. Here’s how to stay safe dealing with the fuel — and what to do if you smell gas.