MaineHousing Expanding Rental Assistance Program

With the the eviction moratorium in Maine set to expire 7/31/21, MaineHouseing is stepping in to expand it's current program of rental assistance.

It's a slightly different approach for MaineHousing according to a report by WABI, previously you would only qualify for the program if the pandemic was the actual cause for the financial problems that prevented a person from being able to meet personal financial housing payments. Now it will be expanded to include those who simply have had money issues during the pandemic.

The total number of months a person can receive assistance has expanded as well from 15 to 18 months.

Another concern for MaineHousing is Elderly tenants who may be presented with being evicted from their homes or apartments due to the federal eviction moratorium. MaineHousing has contracted with Pin Tree Legal Services to help elderly tenants that need legal assistance to prevent evection.

CLICK HERE for more information about this program or to apply for assistance through MaineHousing.

6 Maine Ghost Towns You Never Knew Existed

Considering the area that we now call the State of Maine has been inhabited for thousands of years (first by the Native Americans and later by European settlers) it shouldn't come as any surprise that we have a few "ghost towns" in our state. Here are six ghost towns listed by Hotels.com

This Hidden Gem Is The Best Place To Find Oddities In New England

Do you love finding that strange yet super unique and downright odd item? Are you a collector of all things oddity? If so, then you NEED to check out this hidden gem in Central Maine.

If you've driven Route 17 between Rockland and Augusta, you may have seen the place I'm talking about without even realizing it. Set in the small town of Coopers mills, you'll find Elmer's Barn, and it is seriously the best place to find odd hidden gems.

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