homelessness
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PublishedMay 15, 2017
Lone clue was key to identifying homeless man killed in South Portland tent fire
Driven by a desire to recognize the forgotten and bring closure to the victim's family, police uncover a name and find Rodney Jewell's relatives far to the north.
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PublishedMay 4, 2017
Maine Voices: Pathway to addiction recovery needs to be an unobstructed one
And no one is going to get well without proper housing during their recovery period.
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PublishedMay 1, 2017
Portland plan would allow shelters beyond downtown
City Council could vote on the new zoning rules as early as June 5.
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PublishedApril 27, 2017
Man who died in South Portland tent fire is identified
Police used comparative DNA samples from a family member to identify Rodney Jewell, 48.
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PublishedApril 10, 2017
Bill would help Portland seek reimbursement for shelter, General Assistance aid
The proposed changes to the residency determination process would make the jurisdiction where a person lived before applying for aid responsible for the costs.
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PublishedApril 8, 2017
Man journeys from living under a bridge to Boston Marathon
Danny Dwyer stuggled for years with addiction; now he's sober and in training for New England's biggest footrace.
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PublishedMarch 23, 2017
Maine Voices: Exempt feminine hygiene products from state sales tax. Period.
In Maine and 37 other states, women are being taxed for something they cannot control.
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PublishedFebruary 15, 2017
Maine Voices: For those standing on the median, ‘flying a sign’ is an exercise in humility
Many are embarrassed by asking for cash, and they say they would rather be working.
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PublishedJanuary 25, 2017
Maine Voices: Annual one-night count helps shed light on homelessness in Maine
The federal government then uses the data to make funding decisions based on progress made.
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PublishedJanuary 24, 2017
Homeless count identifies at least 10 people living outdoors in Portland
More than 30 volunteers split up into teams and found several encampments Tuesday night.
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