homelessness
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PublishedMarch 22, 2023
South Portland council approves rent control, homeless shelter ordinances
But officials say the city doesn't have the staff to enforce the new 10% annual rent cap in a similar way to Portland's stronger rent control measure.
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PublishedMarch 22, 2023
South Portland council gives final approval to changes allowing homeless shelters in city
The city itself will not be operating the shelters, and two independent groups have expressed interest but have made no immediate plans, according to City Manager Scott Morelli.
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PublishedFebruary 18, 2023
Commentary: End homelessness and welcome asylum seekers – Maine can do both
State and federal leaders should come together to establish an effective asylum seeker resettlement program.
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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 12, 2023
Communities recognizing homelessness isn’t just a Portland problem
Scarborough, South Portland and Westbrook are all taking action to address the homelessness crisis that has largely been left to Portland to handle.
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PublishedJanuary 28, 2023
Commentary: Maine’s housing crisis requires urgent action, and we’re ready to get to work
The Joint Select Committee on Housing has a three-pronged mission: helping people without homes; preserving and producing more housing, and improving land use and development processes.
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PublishedJanuary 26, 2023
South Portland seeks timeline for hotels to stop sheltering homeless
City officials are currently in discussion with operators of those hotels.
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PublishedJanuary 26, 2023
South Portland moves forward with plans for homeless shelters
A 50-bed limit per shelter is under consideration as the City Council works on zoning changes that would allow shelters to be built in South Portland.
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PublishedJanuary 25, 2023
Westbrook coalition grapples with short-term solutions for homelessness
Affordable housing projects are planned for down the road, but meeting immediate and near-future needs is challenging.
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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.
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