homelessness
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PublishedMarch 15, 2022
Man suspected of stalking, killing homeless people arrested
Gerald Brevard, 30, who lives in the Washington area, has a criminal history that includes assault.
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PublishedMarch 14, 2022
Gunman sought in killings of homeless men in New York, D.C.
Authorities also turn their attention to trying to offer what protections they can to those who might become targets.
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PublishedMarch 1, 2022
Maine Voices: End of South Portland hotels’ homeless-housing lease points to bigger problem
Too many Maine residents and officials think that homelessness and the individuals experiencing it can be pushed to the next town over.
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PublishedFebruary 25, 2022
Two South Portland hotels will stop hosting homeless people because of complaints
Faced with criticism about some guests' behavior, Days Inn and Comfort Inn near the Maine Mall will stop providing emergency shelter to people experiencing homelessness.
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PublishedFebruary 7, 2022
Federal recovery money already committed to fighting homelessness and the housing crisis in Maine
Locally, some money will go to new shelters in Portland and Brunswick and to study the need for emergency shelter and other services in the Lakes Region.
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PublishedJanuary 31, 2022
Fire at Portland city shelter appears to have been set
No injuries were reported in the fire in a third-floor bathroom. The clients and staff evacuated as fire crews worked to assess the damage.
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PublishedJanuary 19, 2022
Portland council postpones action on new shelter licensing rules
The 9-0 votes comes after a dire warning from the city staff about a shelter system that is overwhelmed with an influx of asylum seekers.
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PublishedJanuary 19, 2022
Bath center sees spike in number of homeless youth it serves
The Midcoast Youth Center is also seeing an increase in anxiety among youth due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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PublishedJanuary 19, 2022
Local groups and county officials scramble to provide warm shelter
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PublishedJanuary 13, 2022
Our View: Portland developer puts community before condos
Kevin Bunker sets a good example by building housing for homeless women who are dealing with substance use disorder.
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