homelessness
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PublishedMarch 6, 2021
Homeless central Mainers ‘feel so stuck’ navigating pandemic winter
The struggles of homelessness have been accentuated by the COVID-19 pandemic, as already tight housing stock over the last year has become even tighter while state protections against evictions limit new housing options.
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PublishedMarch 4, 2021
Girl Scout troop for kids without homes sells nearly 20,000 boxes of cookies
This year, the group has sold nearly 20,000 boxes of cookies in all 50 states - a feat for a troop of about six girls confronting unstable living situations in the middle of a pandemic.
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PublishedJanuary 26, 2021
Public-private partnership now eyed for new homeless center
With the potential for state funding for the $10M project off the table, the city considers a private-public partnership for the proposed homeless services center on Riverside Street.
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PublishedJanuary 20, 2021
South Portland grapples with growing homeless student problem
The number of students with no fixed address enrolled in South Portland schools is expected to more than double from last year.
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PublishedJanuary 9, 2021
Photos: ‘Justice for Joy’ rally shines light on Portland housing crisis
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PublishedDecember 22, 2020
‘The light is shining in the darkness:’ Community members gather to remember those in the homeless community who died this year
People who experienced homelessness, were previously homeless or worked in the homeless sector were remembered during the darkest night of the year.
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PublishedDecember 21, 2020
Portland sees dramatic rise in deaths of homeless people
A total of 64 people died in 2020, nearly 50 percent more than last year.
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PublishedDecember 21, 2020
Homeless Persons’ Memorial Vigil held virtually
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PublishedDecember 20, 2020
Our View: Long nights ahead for homeless in Maine’s largest city
Rising poverty is symptom of the COVID crisis, stressing services for those in need.
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PublishedDecember 14, 2020
Lewiston’s new hotel shelter at capacity since opening
Shelter officials say the ultimate goal is to connect the region's unhoused to services in hopes of securing them more permanent housing.
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