Homeless in Maine

Published
May 8, 2023

Woman severely burned after falling into campfire in Auburn

The 40-year-old woman suffered burns over roughly half of her body and was listed in critical condition Monday at Maine Medical Center in Portland.
Published
May 7, 2023

Homelessness in Maine: In search of solutions

Cities, towns and the state are struggling to find answers. Some may already exist.
Published
May 2, 2023

Committee advances bill to address Maine’s chronic homelessness

The bill would devote millions in revenue the state receives from real estate sales into a statewide program to support permanent housing and services for people who are chronically homeless.
Published
April 28, 2023

Augusta considering campsites for homeless people when overnight shelter closes

Some worry providing a place for homeless people to camp could create an influx of people from other parts of the state that would overwhelm local resources.
Published
April 28, 2023

Homeless in Maine: New policing protocol shifts focus to assisting homeless people who need help

Local police agencies are grappling with a new protocol established by the Office of the Maine Attorney General that calls on authorities to not charge homeless people with minor crimes but instead focus on connecting them with service providers who may be able to help.

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Published
April 26, 2023

Homeless people seek somewhere to camp when Augusta overnight warming center closes

A listening session organized by unhoused people in Augusta prompted discussion of the difficulties of homelessness. Councilors are considering whether to allow tents to be set up on city property.
Published
April 22, 2023

‘Stuff the Tent’ helps prepare homeless people for the closure of the warming center

Organizers of Saturday's event at South Parish Congregational Church collected money and items to pass along to those who are without housing in Augusta.
Published
March 5, 2023

Homeless in Maine: Rising number of homeless teens face grim future

Many of them lack a stable, supportive family, and end up creating their own 'family' on the street with other homeless youths.
Published
February 13, 2023

New Westbrook coalition to host legislative forum on housing crisis

Legislators will share what's being done at the state level to address the lack of housing in Greater Portland.
Published
February 7, 2023

South Portland allows hotels to continue housing shelter guests

The Days and Comfort inns will be allowed to shelter homeless people through the winter months.