Homeless but working: ‘That can be any person’

Unforeseen circumstances, and suddenly a Lewiston couple find themselves without a secure place for themselves and their child.

Michael G. Seamans: Life on Waterville island featured hard living, and comfort to those in need

Over the course of several months, Morning Sentinel photographer Michael G. Seamans captured images of people living at a homeless encampment along the Kennebec River, and came to learn his assumptions about them were wrong.

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.

Photos: Homeless people work jobs, return home to tents pitched by river

Morning Sentinel photographer Michael G. Seamans captured the photographic journey of homeless people living at an encampment in Waterville, some of whom also work jobs, over the past several months. All photos are by Seamans.

Faith drives Mollyockett owner to provide ‘home’ to those in need

How to help those who help people without homes

List of local service agencies accepting donations to help the homeless and at-risk populations in Maine.

WMCA struggles with housing, end of ERA funding

Western Maine Community Action is working hard to help their clients find affordable housing, but many will soon face eviction starting Jan. 1.

‘Solutions, not just thoughts and prayers’: Vigil for the Homeless held in Lewiston

The gathering marked National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day on or near the winter solstice: the first day of winter and the longest night of the year.

Auburn council postpones Planning Board review of homeless shelter zoning

Several people argued that as policymakers, the City Council should decide where and how homeless shelters should be allowed in Auburn.

Everyone wants a warm home. Here’s how you can help.

While officials sit around tables discussing what to do, the homeless are living it. These are people who, for whatever reason, are now living on the street, are desperate for warmth, food and safety. The same things we all want. The things we all should have, but don’t.