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Eggs & Issues + Shawn Moody

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Eggs & Issues + Shawn Moody

Phil Harriman, hosting in place of Matt Gagnon, discusses the housing shortage crisis in Maine and the upcoming “Eggs and Issues” event on June 12, hosted by the Greater Portland Chamber of Commerce, which will focus on solutions to the housing shortage. Quincy Henzel CEO of the Chamber, highlights the Downs project, a large-scale mixed-use development in Scarborough, as a significant initiative addressing the issue. The event will be held at USM’s Hannaford Hall, with registration available on the Chamber’s website. Additionally, Shawn Moody from Moody’s Collision Center in Gorham announces a live broadcast of Howie Carr’s show at his new heavy-duty equipment facility, featuring free food and beverages, and invites the public to attend.

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