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PublishedMarch 6, 2021
Homeless central Mainers ‘feel so stuck’ navigating pandemic winter
The struggles of homelessness have been accentuated by the COVID-19 pandemic, as already tight housing stock over the last year has become even tighter while state protections against evictions limit new housing options.
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PublishedFebruary 24, 2021
Seeing homeless sparks Auburn third-grader to teach lesson in humanity
"It sparked my brain," Fairview student Wyatt Brown said.
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PublishedFebruary 15, 2021
Permanent public bathrooms may be Lewiston’s next step in its effort to address homelessness
Installing permanent public bathrooms is part of the city's larger effort to address homelessness. For now, the city has added two portable toilets at downtown locations.
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PublishedDecember 21, 2020
Portland sees dramatic rise in deaths of homeless people
A total of 64 people died in 2020, nearly 50 percent more than last year.
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PublishedDecember 20, 2020
Augusta Community Warming Center open for homeless, but limiting access
The center, which in recent years has drawn people looking to socialize during the day, is now focused on providing space for homeless people due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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PublishedDecember 14, 2020
Lewiston’s new hotel shelter at capacity since opening
Shelter officials say the ultimate goal is to connect the region's unhoused to services in hopes of securing them more permanent housing.
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PublishedNovember 10, 2020
Lewiston approves temporary shelter at Ramada Hotel
The winter wellness shelter will be funded by a MaineHousing grant, and operated by Community Concepts, the Lewiston organization that ran a shelter at the Lewiston Armory this past summer.
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PublishedOctober 13, 2020
Lewiston considers using vacant hotel rooms, establishing public bathroom for homeless
With temperatures dropping, Lewiston's Housing Committee also said a public warming shelter is needed, especially after the closure of an emergency shelter at the Lewiston Armory.
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PublishedOctober 10, 2020
Homeless students face hurdles with new learning schedule, school and shelters jump in to help
COVID-19 imposes challenges on homeless students.
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PublishedAugust 23, 2020
Sidney native Riley Field collecting clothes for homeless, students in need
The University of Maine student aims to solve two problems: the reduction of clothes being thrown away and providing clothing for the homeless, starting with students in Lewiston schools.
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