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PublishedNovember 28, 2023
U.S. cities crack down on homeless encampments. Advocates say it’s not the answer
Tent encampments have long been a fixture of West Coast cities, but are now spreading across the states.
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PublishedNovember 23, 2023
Bringing Thanksgiving to Portland’s homeless
Volunteers band together to deliver on the promise of the holiday, showing those less fortunate that they haven't been forgotten.
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PublishedNovember 20, 2023
As Portland faces decision on encampments, other U.S. cities also struggle to address homelessness
The City Council is set to decide whether to pause encampment sweeps at the same time other cities tackle similar challenges in new ways, including with 'micro apartments' and safe camping areas.
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PublishedNovember 13, 2023
Portland City Council approves temporary expansion of city homeless shelter
Work on the expansion will begin promptly and is expected to take about four weeks to complete. The council also approved an agreement that would allow a professional soccer team to play at Fitzpatrick Stadium.
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PublishedNovember 8, 2023
Waterville City Council adopts winter plan to help homeless
Councilors on Wednesday postponed indefinitely a proposal to buy yurts to house homeless people now living in tents on city property near the Kennebec River.
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PublishedNovember 6, 2023
Waterville City Council to consider ditching yurt idea, seeking longer-term solutions for the homeless
Mayor Jay Coelho is withdrawing his request to spend up to $10,000 to install yurts on the riverfront, instead asking the city to seek solutions that include an emergency warming shelter and ramped-up outreach to the homeless encampment at Head of Falls.
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PublishedOctober 18, 2023
Maine Voices: Portland’s treatment of the homeless sends the wrong message to our children
In the midst of this crisis, we need to be sure to model empathy.
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PublishedOctober 3, 2023
Homeless man hospitalized after his tent catches fire
The victim is in stable condition, according to Westbrook's fire chief.
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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 16, 2023
Anchorage scrambles to find enough housing for the homeless before the Alaska winter sets in
The Anchorage Assembly just approved $4 million in funds and will vote on additional elements of an emergency plan next week.
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