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Published
February 23, 2023

South Portland gives first OK to homeless shelter plan

The plan, which allows different sizes of shelters to be built in specific areas, gets preliminary approval and goes to an enactment vote March 7.
Published
February 10, 2023

At Portland’s Family Shelter, people sleep sitting up – but state help is on the way

City staff and immigrants' advocates welcome MaineHousing's announcement about funding for 13 temporary overnight warming shelters statewide, including 3 in Portland.
Published
February 3, 2023

Giving Voice: Homeless prevention in Lincoln County
Published
January 28, 2023

Portland shaken over recent killings of homeless people

Friends of Bethany Kelley and Nicholas 'Wolf' Gardner continue to look for answers in their deaths. Advocates worry there aren't enough resources to help as deaths among homeless people continue to rise.
Published
January 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.

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Published
January 13, 2023

Homeless in Maine: Struggling to survive even with a paying job

Those who interact most closely with the homeless say it's a misconception that they don't want to work or try to help themselves.
Published
December 22, 2022

Scarborough hotel could shelter unhoused into February

The Comfort Inn now has 23 rooms occupied by shelter residents out of the previous 69.
Published
December 18, 2022

A bus for a home: ‘If it’s cold, I’m up checking on the heater all night long’

Single father of two is slowly turning a bus into a home for his family. Up next, when his disability check allows: a shower.
Published
December 8, 2022

Scarborough schools feeding those sheltering at hotel after funding ran out
Published
December 7, 2022

‘It’s overwhelming’: Westbrook faces potential surge of homeless

Local churches, residents and city officials are working to prepare as federal funding for rent assistance and for sheltering asylum seekers ends Jan. 1.