Bangor changed its rules to encourage more housing. Developers say it’s not enough.
One cited the growing cost of land, construction materials and labor as the biggest barriers.
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Off-grid $400K cabin on a private Down East island selling for the first time in 40 years
The cluster of three structures sits on roughly a quarter acre on Cove Island in Pleasant Bay, off the coast of Harrington.
We asked Maine’s gubernatorial candidates how they’d fix the state’s housing crisis. Here’s what they said.
Most agree that Maine has a housing problem. But their plans for how they’d improve it vary drastically.
Do we have to tell potential buyers about nuisance neighbors?
Nobody wants to feel like they are sabotaging their own sale, but the law in most states requires sellers to be upfront about certain things.
US medical marijuana registration portal to launch Wednesday
Applicants will have to pay an annual $794 fee and answer a series of liability questions.
These are the top Maine towns where you want to live
Nearly 1,400 people took the BDN’s 12-question non-scientific “Where in Maine should you live?”
Union says federal bailout of Spirit Airlines must protect employees
A lawyer for Spirit said Thursday the Trump administration had made a financing offer to help the airline exit bankruptcy that was being reviewed by its major creditors.
Tariff refunds won’t benefit many Maine businesses, consumers
Importers who do get refunds say they have no apparent way to reimburse consumers for tariff costs passed along to them.
A church built by one of Maine’s premier architects is on the market
The property hit the market earlier this month with an asking price of $299,000.
Maine tried zoning reform to fix its housing crisis. It’s unclear if it’s working.
In 2022, the state removed regulatory barriers and encouraged communities to build accessory dwelling units. It was met with fierce debate. A law passed last week aims to work out the kinks.
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to accept ‘predictive’ credit scores, officials say
The move is aimed at boosting access to affordable mortgages, a goal of President Donald Trump’s administration.
Maine lawmakers extend tax credit that will keep thousands of apartments affordable
The bill, approved by Gov. Janet Mills last week, pushes the end date of the Maine Affordable Housing Income Tax Credit to Dec. 31, 2036.
Where in Maine should you live? Take this quiz to find out.
Try this just-for-fun quiz to help pinpoint the area in Maine that best suits your budget and personal preferences.
Millions claimed new overtime tax break. Some may have gotten it wrong.
Overall, more than 53 million tax filers claimed at least one of President Donald Trump’s signature new tax cuts.
CMP seeks rate changes
Maine Public Advocate Heather Sanborn said the rate hike is seeking to increase CMP’s profits.
This private island with a rustic camp is selling for just $150K
The two-bedroom, one-bathroom seasonal camp comes mostly furnished, including everything from a dock to kitchenware to linens.
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