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PublishedAugust 20, 2023
How I became homeless
Across Portland and numerous other Maine communities, homelessness has grown far more visible since the COVID-19 pandemic. We asked people living on the streets this summer to share their stories.
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PublishedAugust 7, 2023
Instead of sweeping homeless encampments, Portland is trying a new housing-focused approach
The Encampment Crisis Response Team has a goal of clearing the Fore River Parkway Trail by Sept. 6 by offering everyone there shelter or housing. With one month to go, dozens of people are still on the trail.
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PublishedMay 15, 2023
City will begin clearing Bayside Trail encampment Tuesday
The sweep will start between 8 and 9 a.m. Tuesday, and cleanup of the area will take place Wednesday.
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PublishedMay 14, 2023
Augusta officials say property owners can host homeless campers
Officials also say many of the homeless people who had been staying at a now-closed overnight warming center are receiving help.
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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 7, 2023
Meeting the needs of the fastest growing homeless population: seniors
People age 65 and older represent the fastest growing group of homeless. 'We’ve had people in their late 80s, early 90s who are living in their car.'
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PublishedApril 21, 2023
Carts, bedding now prohibited at Lewiston library
Some people within the homeless community say the new policy will make it far more difficult for them to use the library because they have no safe place to store their belongings.
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PublishedApril 4, 2023
Proposed homelessness bill supported at state hearing
The bill would establish a funding source for supportive services, develop housing for state's chronically homeless.
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PublishedMarch 23, 2023
MaineHousing announces $3.7 million grant for 25-bed shelter in Lewiston
The money will be used to create an emergency shelter on Park Street in the downtown area.
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PublishedFebruary 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.
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