A vacancy rate of zero is pushing up rents and has Lewiston and Auburn embracing any and all housing

A vacancy rate of essentially zero means there is no room for mobility for renters facing rent increases or evictions, leaving people priced out. Officials say rent control isn't the answer, more housing is.

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