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South Portland puts tighter conditions in place for hotel shelters

by Drew Johnson August 4, 2022

The new rules are designed to alleviate the growing burden on the city’s emergency services.

Maine, News

South Portland places strict conditions on hotels with shelter guests

by Kelley Bouchard August 3, 2022August 3, 2022

Twice-daily wellness checks for shelter guests are among conditions imposed on four hotels in the city.

Business, Maine, News

South Portland scrutinizes hotels housing homeless individuals

by Kelley Bouchard August 1, 2022August 1, 2022

The operating licenses of Comfort Inn, Days Inn, Howard Johnson and now Casco Bay Hotel are up for review because of increased calls for police and other emergency services.

Maine, News

Number of asylum seeking families coming to Portland appears to slow, but many still wait in hotels

by Rachel Ohm July 27, 2022July 27, 2022

It’s also hard to track the numbers now that the city of Portland isn’t involved with as many arrivals.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Supreme Court rules Biden can end Trump’s ‘remain in Mexico’ policy

by David G. Savage Los Angeles Times June 30, 2022June 30, 2022

The 5-4 decision in Biden vs. Texas reversed lower court rulings that held the Democratic administration must continue President Donald Trump’s strict border enforcement policy.

Maine

Regional planners raise funds for communities of tiny homes to house asylum seekers

by Randy Billings June 29, 2022June 30, 2022

The Greater Portland Council of Governments is raising money to purchase and install 200 small modular homes for migrant adults and families seeking asylum.

Maine

Mills administration considering Portland’s request for state homelessness task force

by Rachel Ohm June 7, 2022June 7, 2022

The state is also evaluating whether existing entities could do more to address homelessness in Maine.

Maine, News, Uncategorized

Two South Portland hotels agree to continue housing homeless through June

by Rachel Ohm May 31, 2022May 31, 2022

Officials said Tuesday that a contract has been extended with the Days Inn and Comfort Inn to allow homeless people to continue staying on the properties until a temporary emergency shelter opens.