homeless shelters
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PublishedNovember 11, 2023
Homeless shelter, supported housing proposed at Green Street church property in Augusta
Advocates seeking to raise funds to offer housing and connections to comprehensive services at Augusta church property that is for sale.
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PublishedOctober 17, 2023
Massachusetts governor warns state’s shelter system is nearing capacity
As a 'right-to-shelter' state, Massachusetts is legally required to provide shelter to eligible families.
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PublishedOctober 13, 2023
Portland City Council to reconsider temporary expansion of Homeless Services Center
After the motion failed 5-4 at an Oct. 2 meeting, Councilor Regina Philips has asked that the proposal be brought back for reconsideration.
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PublishedSeptember 26, 2023
Grant program for Maine shelters established with Brunswick lawmaker’s bill
Lawmakers allocated $257,000 for the Emergency Housing Matching Grant Program.
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PublishedSeptember 21, 2023
Commentary: Adding shelter capacity in Riverton isn’t a fix for Portland’s encampment crisis
If creating limited states of emergency and relaxing codes are on the table, it must be for the entire city, giving opportunities for out-of-the-box solutions.
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PublishedSeptember 21, 2023
Commentary: Adding more beds to Riverton homeless shelters is the wrong way to go
If creating limited states of emergency and relaxing codes are on the table, it must be for the entire city of Portland, giving extraordinary opportunities for out-of-the-box solutions.
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PublishedSeptember 17, 2023
Augusta officials ponder funding for increased police presence in downtown area, overnight warming center
The city might use American Rescue Plan Act funding to address concerns about those who are homeless.
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PublishedSeptember 13, 2023
Lewiston officials ‘stuck in the mud’ on transitional housing, shelter zoning
The City Council and Planning Board plan to meet again later this month after city staff struggled to get clear direction on two contentious issues Tuesday.
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PublishedAugust 9, 2023
As deadline to close Portland Expo shelter looms, about 200 asylum seekers still need housing
The city says it is working to connect the remaining asylum seekers at the Expo with other housing ahead of an Aug. 16 deadline.
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PublishedJuly 14, 2023
Augusta eyes using remaining pandemic relief money to help shelter homeless for the winter
Some city councilors say Augusta needs a year-round, full-time homeless shelter, but they would agree to provide some city funds to temporarily provide a place for the homeless to sleep during the winter months.