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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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See this stunning New Hampshire farmhouse on a peaceful Portsmouth cove

Solar power, geothermal heat, and a private dock make this coastal farmhouse a dream. This sustainably designed modern farmhouse by Maugel DeStefano Architects sits on a small point of land in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Known as House on the Point, the home is traditional in form and modern in its details, with white siding, charred black wood, and a standing seam metal roof. It won the 2026 AIA New Hampshire Citation Award for Excellence in Residential Architectural Design.

Portsmouth, NH · 1d
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NH May Finally be Ready to Scrap the One-Acre House Lot Minimum

CONCORD, NH – The one-acre lot requirement for single-family homes is a standard in nearly 90% of New Hampshire towns and cities. It’s been untouchable for decades, despite the ever-worsening housing crisis and skyrocketing home prices. But that standard is closer than ever to falling. Two bills in...

New Hampshire · 10h
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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
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Housing experts say Maine should focus on making building easier

PORTLAND (WGME) -- Maine is facing a housing shortage, as home and rent prices continue to rise at an alarming rate. Experts say the solution to both problems is to make building easier. Housing advocacy group Maine Affordable Housing Coalition says Portland saw just 7 percent housing growth, but a...

Maine · 14h

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This 188-Year-Old Maine Home Looks Like a Nostalgic Christmas Card

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." You could assume that moving from the hustle and bustle of New York City to the tight-knit community of Lovell, Maine (population: 1,104), might lead to having a smaller social circle, but for Sean Litchfield and Zachary Violette, that was surprisingly not the case. It turns out that buying a classic Greek Revival home on a 1.5-acre lot in the middle of town was plenty to garner greetings and goodwill. "When we moved in, a steady stream of people began arriving with pies," says Zachary. "Everyone knows the 'Kimball-Chandler house,' so they all knew who we were pretty quickly."

Lovell, ME · 2d

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Dover waterfront home sells for $4.1M, tops Strafford County sales

The median price for single-family homes sold in Strafford County in October was $530,000, an increase from $519,999 in September. Adam Dean, principal broker/partner of Duston Leddy Real Estate , in a market analysis for October, said the market is slowing down. However, Dean said, well-priced homes in good shape can receive multiple offers, citing one property recently receiving seven offers. "That's still happening to properties of good value," said Dean. He said it will be interesting to see what happens in November following the midterm election. He noted the stock market "exploded" on Wednesday, Nov. 4, the day after the election. However, the market sustained large losses on Nov. 5. There were 24 Strafford County homes total sold in October in the $500,000-549,999 and $600,000-649,999 price ranges, according to a report provided by Dean. Dean also said it looks the market is getting a "slight bump" in the volume of listings. 3 HIGHEST-PRICED HOME SALES OF OCTOBER 74 Saddle Trail Drive, Dover: $4.1 million The most expensive home sold in the county in October was an "exceptional waterfront estate" at 74 Saddle Trail Drive for $4.1 million. The more than 5,000-square-foot home features five bedrooms and five bathrooms, a

Strafford County, NH · 5h

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Trelawny Tenants Union Rent Control Settlement

The Trelawny Tenants’ Union won a large settlement in October, having shown that rent increases in units in Geoffrey Rice properties exceeded allowed increases under the rent control ordinance. The total settlement was $3.6 million. Monthly rents in 27 buildings, including 59 State Street, are affected. Anyone who is...

Portland, ME · 2d

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Sheepscot River Pottery site heads to auction with owner seeking new workshop

Rather than go the route of listing with a commercial brokerage firm, family-owned Sheepscot River Pottery in the Lincoln County town of Edgecomb is using the auction process to sell its real estate on a fixed timeline. Tranzon Auction Properties will offer 34 U.S. Route 1 in Edgecomb, the longtime...

Edgecomb, ME · 3d

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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 · 3d

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KVCAP opens 37 affordable apartments in Waterville

WATERVILLE, Maine (WABI) -KVCAP celebrated the opening of 37 new affordable apartments in Waterville on Thursday with a ribbon cutting at a site that holds decades of memories for the city. The event marked the end of a multi-year redevelopment project in the city’s South End. David Pelton, president...

Waterville, ME · 15h

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Sheepscot River Pottery’s Edgecomb Property Slated for Auction

The Okie family, who founded Sheepscot River Pottery more than 50 years ago, is selling the business’s longtime Edgecomb property, but the business is staying open. Tranzon Auction Properties will offer the property at 34 Route 1 at online auction. Bidding will be open from Thursday, Dec. 3 through Thursday, Dec. 10 at tranzon.com/ap26070. Tours are available by appointment.

Damariscotta, ME · 1d

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Falmouth chiropractor relocates to larger lease in Portland

Alchemy Chiropractic LLC, led by Dr. Sergey Terrio, relocated from 251 U.S. Route 1 in Falmouth to a larger space at 222 Auburn St. in Portland. The solo practice leased 1,368 square feet of professional office space under a five-year lease agreement with MSP Professionals LLC. Michael Atienza of Atienza...

Portland, ME · 3d

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Boothbay Region Surveyors Relocates to Former Midcoast Conservancy Building

After sitting vacant for almost a year, the former Route 1 headquarters of Midcoast Conservancy now has new inhabitants. Boothbay Region Surveyors moved into the space at 290 Route 1 in Edgecomb in early October purchasing the building in March. Midcoast Conservancy moved out of the building in October 2025 and moved all services to its office in Waldoboro.

Edgecomb, ME · 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

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Rumford homeowners brace for possible 30 percent increase in property taxes

RUMFORD (WGME) – Homeowners in Rumford are bracing for what's expected to be a 30 percent increase in their property taxes. Some older homeowners on fixed incomes are urging town leaders to cut the city's budget instead. "I think they better cut back on everything,” Rumford homeowner Jean DeSalle...

Rumford, 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

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Lisbon greenhouse complex sold at auction amid widespread interest

Inquiries came from greenhouse users throughout the U.S and as far afield as the United Kingdom, Lebanon and Israel, the co-CEO of Tranzon Auction Properties told Mainebiz. Subscribe to Mainebiz and get immediate access to all of our subscriber-only content and much more. Critical Maine business news updated daily. Immediate...

Lisbon, ME · 10d

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Students meet the pros behind $3M homes rising near Goose Rocks Beach

KENNEBUNKPORT, Maine — Students from Mousam River STEM Academy in Alfred traded their classrooms for an exclusive look into a residential development on Oct. 14, visiting Prospect Reserve at Goose Rocks Beach , an exclusive 13-lot neighborhood under development. The field trip provided elementary students in kindergarten through sixth grade with a unique opportunity to learn what factors are involved in creating an entirely new residential neighborhood, from untouched land to the planning, infrastructure, and construction. Before visiting Prospect Reserve, students participated in an interactive presentation at Mousam River STEM Academy, where they examined a printed site plan of the neighborhood and sample architectural floor plans for one of the homes now under construction in the neighborhood. Jessica Jolin, principal architect at Biddeford-based Mobile Studio Architects, introduced students to the architectural design process and the responsibilities of an architect, while developer Pat Dooling explained his role in bringing a residential development from concept to reality. Mousam River STEM Academy organizes more than 14 field trips annually. While students have previously toured a home under construction, this experience offered a broader perspective on the development process, beginning long before the first foundation was poured. More: Posta restaurant to open in Wells,

Kennebunkport, ME · 9d