homelessness
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PublishedJune 8, 2021
Portland council approves moratorium on homeless shelters in Bayside
The moratorium prevents the approval of any new homeless shelters in Bayside for up to 180 days, but won't impact those already operating.
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PublishedJune 7, 2021
Portland council approves shelter moratorium in Bayside
The moratorium is intended to give the council time to finish drafting a new annual licensing program for emergency shelters in the city. It does not affect existing shelters or services.
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PublishedJune 1, 2021
Preble Street assumes operations of two temporary shelters in Lewiston
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PublishedMay 25, 2021
Referendum won’t impact homeless center plan, Portland officials say
The housing and economic development committee recommends moving forward with Developers Collaborative and hopes to get the project approved before any potential limits on shelter sizes would go into effect.
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PublishedMay 17, 2021
Portland councilors may vote on shelter moratorium in Bayside
The neighborhood currently has more than 500 emergency shelter beds and accounts for 20% of police calls and 10% of EMS calls, despite having only 5% of the city's population and 1% of the land area.
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PublishedMay 15, 2021
Maine Voices: As need for shelters in Portland grows, so does resistance to them
It’s a lot easier to stop things than it is to create solutions – but it helps neither people experiencing homelessness nor the community at large.
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PublishedMay 14, 2021
Local firm recommended to develop new Portland homeless shelter
The city staff says Developers Collaborative of Portland scored highest among three proposals for the 200-bed facility on Riverside Street
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PublishedMay 6, 2021
Lewiston could add public ‘loo’ to downtown location
Officials hope the permanent structure would eliminate public urination at city parks and garages and on private property.
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PublishedApril 12, 2021
Portland councilors to discuss shelter moratorium in Bayside
The item is being discussed at the request of the association that represents the city neighborhood with the highest concentration of shelter beds and social services.
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PublishedMarch 22, 2021
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.
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