homelessness
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PublishedApril 15, 2020
Commentary: Groups working together to ensure safety of people experiencing homelessness in Portland
Shelters have worked quickly to redefine themselves, setting aside spaces for people to isolate or quarantine.
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PublishedApril 7, 2020
Portland faces difficulties safeguarding homeless during pandemic
Staff at four city homeless facilities are stretched thin and don't have the authority to enforce safety protocols, which are sometimes ignored.
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PublishedApril 7, 2020
Maine Voices: Portland falls short in stopping virus’ spread among homeless community
Now city officials are demonizing people without homes, rather than explaining why they didn't take expert advice to open more shelters earlier.
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PublishedApril 5, 2020
The View From Here: A long way in a short time
It's hard to fathom how much has changed and how far we may have to go.
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PublishedApril 1, 2020
Portland quarantines dozens at Expo as 2nd illness confirmed at city homeless shelter
Two new arrivals from outside Maine test positive for COVID-19, prompting Portland to close its shelters to newcomers and hold an emergency City Council meeting to address shelter guests who refuse to be quarantined.
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PublishedMarch 27, 2020
USM’s Sullivan Gym to be converted to homeless shelter by next week
The gym on Falmouth Street in Portland will be open to men and women who need shelter and aren't showing symptoms of having COVID-19.
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PublishedMarch 18, 2020
Mainers with no homes have greater risk, far fewer options to avoid virus
An advocate for the homeless says that even with precautions against infection in shelters, 'it's not if, but when.'
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PublishedMarch 18, 2020
Our View: Maine’s homeless, incarcerated vulnerable during outbreak
Officials must take steps now to protect Mainers who can't go home right now.
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PublishedMarch 8, 2020
Maine Voices: 2020 candidates must address Maine housing poverty issues
Thousands of the state's households spend over half their income on rent.
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PublishedMarch 6, 2020
Our View: Maine news by the numbers – math makes case for pessimism
A look at the figures behind the headlines on affordable housing, state business incentives and disadvantaged students.
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