Homeless in Maine
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PublishedMay 7, 2023
Homelessness in Maine: In search of solutions
Cities, towns and the state are struggling to find answers. Some may already exist.
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PublishedMay 2, 2023
Committee advances bill to address Maine’s chronic homelessness
The bill would devote millions in revenue the state receives from real estate sales into a statewide program to support permanent housing and services for people who are chronically homeless.
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PublishedApril 28, 2023
Augusta considering campsites for homeless people when overnight shelter closes
Some worry providing a place for homeless people to camp could create an influx of people from other parts of the state that would overwhelm local resources.
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PublishedApril 28, 2023
Homeless in Maine: New policing protocol shifts focus to assisting homeless people who need help
Local police agencies are grappling with a new protocol established by the Office of the Maine Attorney General that calls on authorities to not charge homeless people with minor crimes but instead focus on connecting them with service providers who may be able to help.
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PublishedApril 26, 2023
Homeless people seek somewhere to camp when Augusta overnight warming center closes
A listening session organized by unhoused people in Augusta prompted discussion of the difficulties of homelessness. Councilors are considering whether to allow tents to be set up on city property.
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PublishedApril 22, 2023
‘Stuff the Tent’ helps prepare homeless people for the closure of the warming center
Organizers of Saturday's event at South Parish Congregational Church collected money and items to pass along to those who are without housing in Augusta.
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PublishedMarch 5, 2023
Homeless in Maine: Rising number of homeless teens face grim future
Many of them lack a stable, supportive family, and end up creating their own 'family' on the street with other homeless youths.
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PublishedFebruary 13, 2023
New Westbrook coalition to host legislative forum on housing crisis
Legislators will share what's being done at the state level to address the lack of housing in Greater Portland.
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PublishedFebruary 7, 2023
South Portland allows hotels to continue housing shelter guests
The Days and Comfort inns will be allowed to shelter homeless people through the winter months.
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PublishedJanuary 17, 2023
MaineHousing will spend $21 million on winter, long-term shelter for Maine homeless
The state housing authority has issued RFPs to provide overnight warming shelters this winter, and other long-term solutions for next winter and beyond.