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State land near jail stands out among sites for new homeless shelter in Portland

The location’s size and proximity to city services separate it from 10 others being considered.

Peter Kelleher lost his son to an overdose in Bangor in 2016 and now dedicates his life to providing critical supplies to homeless people.

Without one, there will be a never-ending demand for larger shelters.

The bitter cold prompted the surge in demand at the shelter, which had its busiest night in nearly five years.

An effort to highlight Food & Dining content glosses over the plight of the hungry and homeless.

by Maureen Morse, Damon Yakovleff and Zack Barowitz Special to the Press Herald January 2, 2019January 1, 2019

Determining the size and number of locations should be the task of a partnership between city officials and the people of Portland.

by The Editorial Board December 30, 2018December 29, 2018

The U.S. abdicates leadership as Mainers work to aid those driven from their homes.

The city stands apart for the help offered to those fleeing persecution, but migrants’ numbers have deluged shelters and attorney caseloads.

For the 24th consecutive year Portlanders gathered to remember those who died.

Invest in Tomorrow intends to develop an action plan to help children, which ultimately will help the state’s workforce.