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PublishedJanuary 12, 2021
New homeless shelter will ‘save lives,’ advocates say
Preble Street's 40-bed facility at the site of its former resource center will help shelter those who can't access other facilities.
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PublishedNovember 16, 2020
Homelessness in Portland approaching record levels
The increased numbers come as efforts to create more temporary and permanent shelter space remain in flux.
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PublishedNovember 10, 2020
Portland’s plan to house homeless hits snag
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PublishedOctober 29, 2020
Portland moving temporary shelter occupants to prepare Expo as polling place
City officials say 'minor issues' have delayed the establishment of a temporary homeless shelter in a vacant county facility, but people are being moved into a hotel so voting can occur as usual.
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PublishedOctober 19, 2020
County offers corrections building as temporary homeless shelter in Portland
The community corrections center can accommodate about 50 people, and the state has agreed to pay for as many as 149 hotel beds as overflow space for the city's Oxford Street Shelter.
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PublishedSeptember 16, 2020
Our View: Cumberland County should reconsider vote on homeless shelter
Officials need to work together to get through problems caused by COVID-19.
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PublishedSeptember 15, 2020
County denies city request to shelter homeless at arena
With the availability of the Portland Expo ending next month the, city is looking elsewhere to find temporary shelter space.
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PublishedAugust 18, 2020
Homeless camp at Deering Oaks spurs complaints about litter, needles
Residents say they have seen increased trash, feces and used needles at Deering Oaks.
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PublishedAugust 4, 2020
Portland officials try to help City Hall campers get shelter as storm bears down
The remnants of a hurricane highlight the need to address the encampment at City Hall, which has grown since a few people first pitched tents last month.
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PublishedJuly 28, 2020
Portland mayor will meet with City Hall campers who have a host of demands
Portland Mayor Kate Snyder wants to listen, but protesters want action, and they say they plan to stay in the plaza until their demands are met.
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