A truly great city can be measured by how it addresses basic needs, and Portland is falling short.
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Posted inCommunity, News
Biddeford weighing how to help homeless residents while mitigating public camping
General Assistance Administrator Jake Hammer recommended Tuesday that city councilors fund the Seeds of Hope program and consider a citywide ban on camping in public places.
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Posted inMaine, News
Maine announces $12M to help fund housing first projects in 3 cities
The projects announced Wednesday would collectively build 92 affordable apartments in Portland, South Portland and Bangor.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
New program helps dozens of York County families find stable housing
The Biddeford School Department and York County Community Action Corporation have doled out assistance to 84 families as part of the Maine Housing Student Homelessness Prevention Pilot.
Posted inMaine, News
Old Orchard Beach votes to limit camping, sleeping in cars
The Town Council voted unanimously to limit camping on both public and private property.
Posted inMaine, News
Old Orchard Beach considering limits on public camping, sleeping in cars
The Town Council is expected to vote on the ordinances Tuesday, with the town manager saying that sleeping in vehicles and tents is a public safety hazard.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture
Maine’s largest city has room to help its neediest residents – if it chooses | Column
Any city may be fairly judged by how well it takes care of its least privileged residents.
Posted inMaine, News
Dozens seek safety at Portland’s new warming shelter as temperatures plunge
The shelter served 52 people Thursday night as temperatures sank to record lows. But some faced long waits for the shuttle, and others chose to remain outdoors in the cold.
Posted inMaine, News, The Maine Forecast
Portland’s homeless residents struggle to stay warm as snow arrives
The city’s warming shelter didn’t open during the first storm of the winter because temperatures and snow accumulation did not meet the required threshold, leaving some people out in the cold.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Shelley Kane makes sure York County students’ basic needs are met first
The director of community outreach and development for Biddeford, Saco and Dayton schools connects struggling families with the help they need.