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A lack of elevator inspectors is holding up new Maine housing

There are 90 units currently on a waitlist to have an elevator inspected by one of Maine’s two licensed inspectors.

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Delayed elevator inspections are holding up new Maine housing

There are 90 units currently on a waitlist for elevator inspections done by one of Maine’s two licensed inspectors.

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As homelessness grows outside areas with shelters, communities forced to prepare

In Westbrook, officials are weighing a zoning change that would allow the creation of smaller shelters. There is no current proposal to build one, but the city wants to be ready.

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Westbrook City Council moves forward with zoning ordinance that would allow homeless shelters to open in the city

The city currently allows women's shelters and supportive housing but not overnight homeless shelters.

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Opponents rally over development of downtown Westbrook parking lots

Replacing the three free parking areas with housing would be devastating to downtown businesses and a local church, opponents say.

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