Homeless advocates say it has become more critical for communities to offer emergency shelter, but limited resources stand in the way.
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Old Orchard Beach votes to limit camping, sleeping in cars
The Town Council voted unanimously to limit camping on both public and private property.
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Old Orchard Beach considering limits on public camping, sleeping in cars
The Town Council is expected to vote on the ordinances Tuesday, with the town manager saying that sleeping in vehicles and tents is a public safety hazard.
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When Maine warming centers can’t keep up with demand: ‘We are tasked with life and death decisions’
Advocates say overnight facilities are essential in Maine, but services are limited and it is increasingly difficult to meet the need in communities, including those in York County.
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Maine’s largest city has room to help its neediest residents – if it chooses | Column
Any city may be fairly judged by how well it takes care of its least privileged residents.
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Midcoast Youth Center partners with DoorDash to bring meals to vulnerable families
DoorDash is providing the Midcoast Youth Center and Skate Park with gift cards to give families experiencing homelessness hot meals and groceries.
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Feds rescind grant changes, but uncertainty lingers for Maine supportive housing programs
More than 1,000 disabled Mainers, including 70 in central Maine, could lose their housing if emergency relief is not provided by Jan. 1.
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FAQ: Why does Portland’s warming shelter only open under certain conditions?
The facility, located in the city’s Riverton neighborhood this winter, only opens when the nighttime low is 15 degrees or below, or when snow accumulation is forecast to exceed 10 inches.
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Dozens seek safety at Portland’s new warming shelter as temperatures plunge
The shelter served 52 people Thursday night as temperatures sank to record lows. But some faced long waits for the shuttle, and others chose to remain outdoors in the cold.
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Portland’s homeless residents struggle to stay warm as snow arrives
The city’s warming shelter didn’t open during the first storm of the winter because temperatures and snow accumulation did not meet the required threshold, leaving some people out in the cold.