Dana Totman

During the pandemic, it became apparent there weren’t enough rentals for asylum seekers who rely on general assistance funds until they can legally work in the U.S.

A roundup of personnel news from businesses and nonprofits around Maine.

We're seeing a whole new wave of “retirees” who have plans for a very active retirement in Maine.

Dana Totman has been named the interim executive director at Portland Trails after his retirement as president and CEO of Avesta Housing in September 2022. He's been a leader in the nonprofit sector and an advocate for safe, quality, affordable housing in Maine and New Hampshire.

"We are working diligently to provide more homes for people in need," says Rebecca Hatfield, president and CEO of Avesta Housing.

The Portland-based affordable housing developer promoted Rebecca Hatfield to president and CEO from her current role as senior vice president of real estate.

The new Deering Place complex will feature 75 new units of affordable and market-rate housing.

Helping new immigrants and securing more land for affordable housing in Maine are some of the things the outgoing president and CEO of Avesta Housing aims to achieve before leaving the nonprofit this fall.

Accessory dwelling units and zoning reform are some of the issues Maine lawmakers are addressing to foster more affordable housing, as we explain in this story from our special feature on the housing crunch.

The nonprofit developer, based in Portland, was one of 33 organizations receiving a total of $5.8 million in affordable housing support. Housing organizations have been on the front lines of the affordability crisis and the pandemic.