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Kicked out of Portland shelter, family pitches a tent, struggles with homelessness

As Maine experiences a surge in homeless students, Ashley Livingston and her family struggle to find housing and get ready for the new school year.

MaineHousing will use the award to develop a community response to youth homelessness, focusing on rural areas where services are scant.

by The Editorial Board August 15, 2019August 14, 2019

With a social worker on staff, a library is uniquely positioned to connect patrons with mental health and other services.

by Rich West Special to the Press Herald August 9, 2019December 27, 2019

Imagine what could happen if politicians, banks, businesses, landlords and volunteers were similarly engaged in helping those without homes.

Vouchers could provide housing for as many as 25 young adults in Greater Portland.

Riverton residents still want the City Council to reconsider placing the shelter in their neighborhood.

Now that the city has decided on a location for a new shelter, what else can we do to help them?

What looks like genuine concern about people who are homeless may really be something much more sinister.

by The Editorial Board June 20, 2019June 19, 2019

A lack of affordable housing and a lack of mental health treatment are among the forces that drive needy people to the streets.

by Justin Costa Special to the Press Herald June 15, 2019June 14, 2019

We shouldn’t start all over again – we should devote more time to site selection and neighborhood outreach.