MAINE SUNDAY TELEGRAM • April 23, 2023
Maine’s housing crisis is amplified at outdoor tourist destinations like Carrabassett Valley, where businesses are unable to attract and retain employees because of the lack of affordable housing. In the past year, more businesses and nonprofits in outdoor destinations in Maine have built or purchased buildings to provide affordable housing for employees, many of whom are seasonal workers. Most of these efforts are focused on offering low-cost rooms to rent.