Stimulus checks arrive in moment of need for many Mainers

Recipients are spending the money on transportation, housing, food, veterinary care, debt reduction and other uses.

Homeless central Mainers ‘feel so stuck’ navigating pandemic winter

The struggles of homelessness have been accentuated by the COVID-19 pandemic, as already tight housing stock over the last year has become even tighter while state protections against evictions limit new housing options.

Girl Scout troop for kids without homes sells nearly 20,000 boxes of cookies

This year, the group has sold nearly 20,000 boxes of cookies in all 50 states - a feat for a troop of about six girls confronting unstable living situations in the middle of a pandemic.

Public-private partnership now eyed for new homeless center

With the potential for state funding for the $10M project off the table, the city considers a private-public partnership for the proposed homeless services center on Riverside Street.

South Portland grapples with growing homeless student problem

The number of students with no fixed address enrolled in South Portland schools is expected to more than double from last year.

Photos: ‘Justice for Joy’ rally shines light on Portland housing crisis

‘The light is shining in the darkness:’ Community members gather to remember those in the homeless community who died this year

People who experienced homelessness, were previously homeless or worked in the homeless sector were remembered during the darkest night of the year. 

Portland sees dramatic rise in deaths of homeless people

A total of 64 people died in 2020, nearly 50 percent more than last year.

Homeless Persons’ Memorial Vigil held virtually

Our View: Long nights ahead for homeless in Maine’s largest city

Rising poverty is symptom of the COVID crisis, stressing services for those in need.