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Published
November 14, 2024

Lewiston winter warming center to open Friday at former Schemengees location

The warming center at the former Schemengees Bar & Grille will accommodate up to 100 guests per night, making it one of the largest efforts in the state.
Published
November 11, 2024

Portland’s new director of health and human services is finding her footing

Nearly 3 months into her new role, Maggie McLoughlin praised the department but said it's too early to lay out her hopes going forward.
Published
November 1, 2024

Portland to open warming shelter this winter

The city will work with community partners to operate a warming shelter this winter, officials announced Friday.
Published
October 18, 2024

Maine organization aiming to end homelessness hires first executive director

Dean Klein, a homeless prevention advocate most recently from Virginia, has been tapped to lead the Maine Continuum of Care.
Published
October 15, 2024

As winter approaches, Biddeford shelter remains open

The City of Biddeford is enacting a plan to help those experiencing homelessness during the cold winter months.

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Published
September 22, 2024

Farmington’s only homeless shelter closed in 2020. Efforts to open a new one have failed.

In western Maine, services are provided through a decentralized patchwork of nonprofits, school liaisons and other assistance programs.
Published
September 19, 2024

Giving Voice: Journey of supporting housing through eyes of case manager
Published
August 20, 2024

Lewiston seeking proposals for city-run shelter, with one week to deadline

Due to an upcoming deadline for grant funding, the turnaround for request for proposals is quick — due on Aug. 27.
Published
August 13, 2024

Biddeford Seeds of Hope sees success helping unhoused

Seeds of Hope is currently taking in upwards of 30 Biddeford residents experiencing homelessness at their overnight warming center.
Published
July 18, 2024

YMCA suspends summer day camps in Portland and Standish

The organization is still trying to rebound after memberships dropped during the pandemic.