homelessness
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PublishedMay 6, 2025
Portland sues Maine DHHS over General Assistance cuts for homeless shelters
The complaint seeks to stop the state health department from implementing a new rule that slashes millions of dollars in reimbursement for the state's largest homeless shelter.
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PublishedMay 2, 2025
York County’s only homeless shelter on brink of closure for lack of funds
York County Shelter Programs in Alfred laid off 20 of its 70 employees on Thursday and is working with other agencies to try to find new housing for the 65 people still staying at the shelter.
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PublishedApril 28, 2025
Maine bill would protect personal belongings during homeless encampment sweeps
A bill before lawmakers would require state and local governments to provide notice and hold hearings before removing a homeless person's belongings from public property.
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PublishedApril 16, 2025
Preble Street, Maine Needs team up to streamline donations for homeless people
The Portland nonprofits say the partnership will better facilitate the distribution of items to people who are homeless or newly housed.
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PublishedApril 9, 2025
Bill would allow people to register their cars in Maine without a permanent address
The Maine Department of the Secretary of State supports the bill, saying an increasing number of people are being turned away from their municipality over the issue.
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PublishedMarch 25, 2025
Biddeford budget could include homeless funding
Seeds of Hope asked the Biddeford City Council for a larger donation than previous years.
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PublishedMarch 13, 2025
Portland reports significant success in needle buyback program
The pilot program, though only 8 weeks old, has resulted in more used needles being returned to the city's health department and fewer found on the streets.
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PublishedFebruary 25, 2025
Biddeford teen center already a success
My Place Teen Center opened in downtown Biddeford in December. Since then, the building has almost always been full.
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PublishedFebruary 25, 2025
Regional teen center is a ‘safe haven’
My Place Teen Center opened in downtown Biddeford in December. Since then, the building has almost always been full.
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PublishedFebruary 19, 2025
Lincoln Theater to screen documentary on homelessness in Maine
The screening on Feb. 24 will be followed by a panel discussion with local experts and officials.
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