Articles by Deborah Turcotte
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MaineHousing, partners plan Fair Housing workshops May 28 in Bangor, Presque Isle
A workshop to provide landlords with information on the federal Fair Housing Act and the Maine Human Rights Act is scheduled for May 28 simultaneously in Bangor and Presque Isle. MaineHousing has joined with Pine Tree Legal Assistance, The Maine Human Rights Commission, and the U.S. Department of Housing and ...
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MaineHousing Board of Commissioners postpones March 19 meeting, two public hearings
MaineHousing Board of Commissioners postpones March 19 meeting, two public hearings Events rescheduled for Tuesday, March 26 Contact: Deborah Turcotte, MaineHousing Public Information Manager,(207) 626-4617 Because of the pending storm, the MaineHousing Board of Commissioners is postponing its Tuesday, March 19 meeting and two scheduled public hearings until Tuesday, March ...
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Annual Point in Time Survey of Maine’s homeless population takes place January 30
Annual Point in Time Survey to take place January 30 Knowing Maine’s homeless population aids program efforts to end homelessness For Immediate Release Contact: Deborah Turcotte MaineHousing Public Information Manager (207) 626-4617 or (207) 242-1904 Maine State Housing Authority is coordinating the efforts of homeless shelters, outreach groups and volunteers ...
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MaineHousing sets medical marijuana policy for federally subsidized housing units
Board of Commissioners’ decision denies usage, possession or cultivation in federally subsidized housing units For Immediate Release October 3, 2012 Media Contact: Deborah Turcotte MaineHousing Public Information Manager (w) 626-4617 AUGUSTA – The Maine State Housing Authority Commissioners recently voted to not allow rental assistance to participants who use, possess, ...
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MaineHousing initiates Section 8 corrective plan; federal auditor calls it “responsive”
For Immediate Release October 1, 2012 Media Contact: Deborah Turcotte MaineHousing Public Information Manager AUGUSTA – The Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today released its final audit report of MaineHousing’s administration of the Housing Choice Voucher Program. MaineHousing did not wait ...
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Maine State Housing Authority Welcomes New Director
John Gallagher brings affordable housing development, finance experience to position For Immediate Release October 1, 2012 Contact: Deborah Turcotte MaineHousing Public Information Manager (w) 626-4617 or (c) 242-1904 AUGUSTA – The Maine State Housing Authority today welcomes John Gallagher as its new director. Mr. Gallagher, who was nominated by Governor ...
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Orono man facing murder charge in connection with death of missing Glenburn teen
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UMaine narrows candidate list, hopes to name men’s hockey coach next week
Eastport teen notches first ‘Bandolero’ racing victory
Not even chemotherapy could quell Maine woman’s longing to be in the kitchen
Keyboardist Ray Manzarek of The Doors dies at age 74
Fun, informative or just plain strange: 8 museums in Maine worth a road trip
Penobscot Theatre Company ends season with whirlwind production of ‘Around the World in 80 Days’