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.

Homelessness in Portland approaching record levels

The increased numbers come as efforts to create more temporary and permanent shelter space remain in flux.

Portland’s plan to house homeless hits snag

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.

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.  

Our View: Cumberland County should reconsider vote on homeless shelter

Officials need to work together to get through problems caused by COVID-19.

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.

Homeless camp at Deering Oaks spurs complaints about litter, needles

Residents say they have seen increased trash, feces and used needles at Deering Oaks.

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.

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.