homelessness
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PublishedJune 26, 2023
State hopes to use South Portland hotel as second shelter for asylum seekers
The City Council is scheduled to vote on the plan, which mirrors an arrangement the state already has with Portland.
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PublishedJune 25, 2023
Commentary: Court rulings on homeless encampments do not tie cities’ hands
Some of the perceived legal barriers to various means of responding to Maine’s crisis of homelessness are just that – perceived.
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PublishedJune 21, 2023
Lewiston council denies license for Park Street shelter proposal
In a 5-2 vote, councilors said a lack of funding cast doubt on the shelter operators' ability to meet the requirements of the license they were seeking.
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PublishedJune 18, 2023
Lewiston to hold hearing on homeless shelter, but there’s no funding to back it at this point
Lewiston will miss out on $3.7 million in state funding for a temporary shelter due to a city licensing process that took longer than expected.
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PublishedJune 16, 2023
Central Mainers help homeless community through new sleeping bag swap
Augusta-area volunteers wash the wet, dirty sleeping bags at their homes, then return them so the clean, dry bags can then be recirculated back to other homeless people who turn in their bedding.
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PublishedJune 13, 2023
City says no easy solution to Portland’s homeless crisis as it seeks state, federal aid
The city will try to get the state and other communities more involved in developing solutions for homeless Mainers and newly arrived immigrants.
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PublishedJune 12, 2023
Homeless man dies of apparent overdose near Marginal Way
Several people living in tents near the Marginal Way Park and Ride identified the man found dead Monday as Stanley Holmes, a homeless Portland resident.
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PublishedJune 11, 2023
Augusta officials, building owners reach deal that highlights difficulty of providing safe, affordable housing in city
Code violations at the Edwards Inn at 53 Water St. have prompted discussion about code violations and providing much-needed low-income housing in Augusta.
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PublishedJune 11, 2023
Commentary: The solution to ending encampments is shelter
Maine must first commit to providing the most basic of needs: a roof over every head.
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PublishedJune 8, 2023
Portland looks for answers as new homeless encampments pop up around the city
With people living in at least 130 tents scattered throughout the city, officials have planned a listening session for next week to hear questions and concerns about encampments.
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