Lewiston council forwards shelter moratorium to public hearing

A hearing will be held April 19 to decide on a 180-day moratorium on new shelters, an effort that came in response to a proposal for a 24-hour shelter and resource center in Lewiston.

Lewiston could set hearing for shelter moratorium Tuesday

A majority of city councilors has expressed support for the moratorium, which officials say would be used to consider further shelter regulations or licensing. Opponents say it's unnecessary and may have unintended consequences.

Woman, 18, organizes gathering in Auburn to support homeless community

Once homeless, Taylor Vachon says she felt compelled to do something after seeing videotaped assaults last week of homeless people at an Auburn park.

Biddeford looks to address growing homelessness but remains wary of building a shelter

York County's biggest city has seen an increase in the number of people without stable housing.

Nine command centers take new approach to tackling homelessness

‘Teetering on the edge’: Lewiston seeks new solutions to homelessness

The debate over a 24-hour shelter has amplified a growing problem. Can new initiatives change the bleak outlook?

Lewiston mayor announces committee to address homelessness

Saying the city needs to rise above "toxic rhetoric," Carl Sheline said the newly formed committee will make recommendations to the City Council. 

Lewiston council forwards moratorium effort on homeless shelter

After a lengthy and passionate debate Tuesday, the council directed city staff to draft a moratorium ordinance.

Man suspected of stalking, killing homeless people arrested

Gerald Brevard, 30, who lives in the Washington area, has a criminal history that includes assault.

Lewiston council to consider moratorium on homeless shelters

The move comes after a group of residents who have worked closely with the homeless told officials they are pursuing a 24-hour shelter and resource center.