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• From the ashes
  Jul 8, 2010 — Foster's Daily Democrat
  Langelier would just look stunning," she said. "So... when she came to the house to do the chores, (the woman) would go in her closet and would try on Mrs. Public Service of New Hampshire was in the neighborhood at the time, and Kathleen said her sister ran outside screaming, "You gotta help! It's where we made some of the best friends of our lives, and there's so many memories in this house.
• EDITORIAL
  Jul 7, 2010 — Foster's Daily Democrat
  Many of these Habitat beneficiaries stay involved with the program and volunteer on future projects. Sweat equity is a powerful motivator. It receives donated building products and relies heavily on volunteers for construction. Habitat taps into a community's human capital, those who are to be admired strictly for their humanitarian outreach. Some volunteers contribute valuable expertise, others perform more mundane, time-consuming and back-bending chores.
• Londonderry senior advocates launch petition drive
  Jul 1, 2010 — The Derry News
  ...a zoning variance. She said while some workforce housing units would have two bedrooms, the senior units would all have one bedroom. "In a town ordinance, multifamily housing in is Section 2," Landry said. "Section 3 is about elderly housing. They are separate." If the number of units is reduced to 16 per structure, Landry said, it would mean just 48 units of new senior housing. Residents wishing to sign the petition can stop by the Londonderry Senior Center, 535...
• 'Bike and Build' cross-country trip started with work on new duplex in Farmington
  Jun 28, 2010 — Foster's Daily Democrat
  Once they raise $1,000 they are given a bike they can use on the trip. They're fit, and they're a big help." Habitat for Humanity started the Reservoir Road project last year and they expect it to be complete by the end of October. The house will serve as an affordable home for two families.
• 2-day session eyes workplace housing
  Jun 6, 2010 — The Telegraph (Nashua, N.H.)
  Greater Nashua Workforce Housing Coalition. Eleven towns have been invited, and participants will be divided into two teams, one for Milford and one for Litchfield. The Milford team will use a 25-acre parcel near Milford High School and apply a cottage design. The Litchfield group will work with 31 acres in that town to design an inclusive development of rental units, houses and open space. Milford people will work on the Litchfield project, and Litchfield people...
• Low turnout expected for Maine gubernatorial primary
  Jun 6, 2010 — Foster's Daily Democrat
  Served three terms on the Vassalboro Board of Selectmen. Founded DE Property Management, a real estate company, in 1999. Earned an MBA from the University Of Maine.
• Housing Partnership honors individuals for service, commitment
  Jun 2, 2010 — Foster's Daily Democrat
  THP has been working in partnership with Rochester to acquire several small, distressed properties in a historic neighborhood. Akerson-Verell lives at one of THP's properties, Norton Street, in South Berwick, Maine. Since it was founded, THP has developed over 267 quality affordable housing units for low and moderate-income residents.
• Rochester neighborhood funds to return to fed. government
  May 20, 2010 — Foster's Daily Democrat
  If they were building brand new properties, the project would be simpler and thus developer's fees would be lower, he said. Unforeseen issues have also escalated some costs. Officials learned someone broke into the 65 Lafayette St. property and stole the copper piping, which led to water flowing into the basement.
• 2,000 Granite Staters were homeless last winter
  May 11, 2010 — Foster's Daily Democrat
  The number of people with shelter was about even while those without shelter was up by five people from last year. There was a significant increase in the number of people doubling-up.
• Lawmakers weigh benefit vs. cost for homeowners
  May 11, 2010 — The Telegraph (Nashua, N.H.)
  Joseph G. Cote May 10, 2010 (McClatchy-Tribune Regional News delivered by Newstex) -- CONCORD -- Two rooms. That's the important part," Carter said. But the bill, according to one of its sponsors, Rep.