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Bangor Daily News

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Undeveloped 30-acre island in Blue Hill Bay hits the market for $1.75M

The private island is for sale for the first time in at least 50 years.

Old Town, ME · 1d

Bangor Daily News

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Inside one man’s plan to bring a vacant Bangor house back to life

The two-bedroom house is one of more than 70 placarded properties across Bangor, meaning the city has deemed it unfit for habitation.

Bangor, ME · 3d

sciencefeatured.com

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Pandemic Moves to the Countryside Strained Housing in Rural Northeast Towns

When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, many city residents headed for small towns and the countryside. Little is known about what this shift meant for the American communities that took in the newcomers. Fresh arrivals can bring new energy, but a rapid influx can also strain housing and services in places with limited resources. The question matters beyond the pandemic: as climate change worsens, more people are expected to relocate to escape floods, heat and other hazards, and the northeastern United States is seen as a likely destination.

New Hampshire · 1d
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A roundup of Maine commercial real estate leases for November 2026

Every week in the Thursday Real Estate Insider, Mainebiz compiles a list of commercial real estate leases. (The Tuesday Real Estate Insider publishes commercial sales.) These are the leases published for November 2026. The listings are updated weekly. The information is provided by brokerages and does not include privately managed...

Maine · 1d
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Maine family-owned businesses will take center stage at awards show

Maine companies will vie for recognition across seven categories at the Institute for Family-Owned Business awards later this month. The 26 finalists include tech companies, real estate brokers, builders, a brewer and a distillery, and several cafes and markets. (See the full list below.) An independent judging panel will decide...

Portland, ME · 2d

The Maine Monitor

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Mobile home residents prevail in lot rent ordinance votes

Voters in eight towns overwhelmingly approved ordinances on Tuesday, Nov. 3, restricting how much mobile home park owners can raise lot rents. The decisions in Augusta, Eliot, Farmington, Jay, Oakland, Standish, Wells and Wiscasset bring the total number of municipalities in Maine with lot rent restrictions to 16. Another city, Lewiston, will decide later this month whether to adopt an ordinance by city council vote.

Augusta, ME · 1d

Yahoo!

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Data Centers Meet Fierce Backlash From Voters as Dozens of Towns Reject New Projects

Data centers appeared on the ballot in 41 communities across 12 states this week, and in nearly every case, voters resoundingly voted to restrict or ban them, a sign that backlash continues to grow against the infrastructure needed to power artificial intelligence. Of the 41 ballot initiatives, only Harwood, ND,...

Ohio · 19h

Bangor Daily News

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When she wanted to buy a home in Bangor, she turned to AI

More Mainers are using AI to answer questions when buying or selling a home, but experts say it shouldn't replace a licensed professional.

Bangor, ME · 4d

WGME

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Maine governor's race: Candidates make final push for voters

PORTLAND, Maine (WGME) -- Maine's three candidates for governor are making their final pitches to voters ahead of Election Day, offering different approaches to some of the state's biggest challenges, including housing, healthcare, education and affordability. Democrat Hannah Pingree and Republican Bobby Charles were on the campaign trail Monday, while...

Maine · 2d

Realtor.com News & Insights

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Classic Horror Movie Towns Where Homes Aren't Frightfully Expensive

Just in time for Halloween, here is what it actually costs to plant roots in the real-world towns behind classic horror movies.

Bangor, ME · 6d

mainebiz.biz

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A roundup of Maine’s commercial real estate sales from November 2026

Here’s a roundup of commercial sales in Maine first published in the Tuesday Real Estate Insider during November. (The Thursday Real Estate Insider compiles real estate leases.) The information is provided by brokerages and thus does not include privately managed transactions. We are also working to get more of...

Maine · 4d

Bangor Daily News

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Conservationists are buying 2 large midcoast blueberry barrens

The purchases in Searsport and Belfast total 386 acres.

Searsport, ME · 6d

Realtor.com News & Insights

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In Toss-Up States of Ohio, Iowa, Texas, and Maine, Housing is Top of Mind

Voters in Senate toss-up states say rising housing costs and housing shortages are leaving them "feeling stuck."

Ohio · 4d

Bangor Daily News

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For the first time in years, Maine homes are selling for under their asking prices

The trend presents a new opportunity for hopeful buyers who have been scared off by high prices since the pandemic.

Maine · 7d

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Matthew Boulerice: The Waterville Mayoral Candidate Challenging Incumbent Michael Morris

In the 2026 Waterville mayoral election, Republican Matthew Boulerice is challenging Democrat incumbent Michael Morris. Boulerice aims to focus on housing, downtown, and community. Waterville operates under a council-manager form of government, where the City Council sets policy, and the City Manager oversees daily administration. Boulerice says the mayor’s role...

Waterville, ME · 8d

mixmaine.com

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Bangor Rejuvenation: New Life for Historic Building Across from Our Own WKIT

A historic building in downtown Bangor is getting a new lease on life, with plans to turn its upper floors into 14 studio apartments right across from Mix Maine Media’s WKIT 100.3. According to the Bangor Daily News, Pike Project Development purchased the Pearl Building at State and Harlow...

Bangor, ME · 9d

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Maine’s housing shortage will be the focus of upcoming Portland conference

The Maine Affordable Housing Coalition will bring together housing industry leaders, researchers, advocates, policymakers, philanthropists and community members on Nov. 9 for its annual conference. “Housing is the single biggest burden facing Maine’s families and working people today,” said Laura Mitchell, executive director of the coalition. “As rents soar and...

Portland, ME · 8d

Bangor Daily News

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Centuries-old Gouldsboro building with a harbor-view apartment is selling for $335K

The building dates back to 1800 and once served as the town’s post office.

Prospect Harbor, ME · 9d

Bangor Daily News

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Historic downtown Bangor building to be turned into 14 studio apartments

The project is an example of how housing can be created in existing buildings rather than built from scratch and can revive historically significant properties.

Bangor, ME · 10d