Our View: First of all, homeless need stable housing

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Published
December 11, 2019

Our View: First of all, homeless need stable housing

The death of a Brunswick man shows the importance of a permanent, affordable place to live.
Published
November 19, 2019

Council postpones vote on shelter recommendations

The council will hold a workshop on how to operate the new Riverside Street homeless shelter in the coming weeks before taking the matter back up Dec. 16.
Published
November 16, 2019

Trump administration ousts top homelessness official as White House prepares broad crackdown

Matthew Doherty, who was appointed in 2015 under the Obama administration, tells colleagues that the current administration 'no longer wishes to have me.'
Published
October 23, 2019

Maine Voices: Many valid questions remain about Riverton homeless shelter

Transportation, the disruption of client-provider ties and the exact number of beds are among the issues that require more consideration.
Published
October 17, 2019

Homeless Veterans Stand Down ‘got the ball rolling’ for veteran to find housing, work

Saturday’s annual event at Togus will provide medical services, housing connections and other support to homeless veterans across Maine.
Published
October 15, 2019

Proposed policies for new shelter debated

The committee may be ready to start making policy decisions about the new shelter Oct. 22.
Published
October 10, 2019

Maine Voices: Our communities are safer when we support people living in fear

Take action against domestic abuse: If someone you know is a target, check in with them. If you see someone acting controlling, tell them that's not OK.
Published
September 21, 2019

Another View: Trump stands up for the real victims of homelessness – foreign real estate investors

If he really wants to address the crisis, he has plenty of tools at his disposal: housing subsidies, vouchers and tax credits, to name a few.
Published
September 11, 2019

Committee looks to staff for Portland shelter protocols

The group will have a public hearing on staff recommendations Oct. 8.
Published
September 6, 2019

People dropping off donations at Sanford homeless camp may face littering charge

The city is opening a resource center where homeless people can get medical attention and services.