Many people would say they’re homeless because of the weak safety net and the severe lack of affordable places to live in Portland.
Bayside
Stabbing in Bayside wounds 22-year-old man; suspect charged
The stabbing occurred Wednesday night near Portland and Preble streets.
Man stabbed in Portland’s Bayside neighborhood
Police say a 35-year-old man from South Carolina was wounded Thursday morning on Oxford Street.
Portland police chief: We can’t arrest our way out of Bayside’s problems
The city manager’s plans for a new sheltering and services system are an investment that will move our community forward.
Fire damages 3-family house in Portland
Firefighters who happened to be nearby noticed the fire.
Maine Republican official: Bayside problems shouldn’t be blamed on one political party
Everyone needs to work together to fix the crisis that is bigger than one neighborhood.
Maine Voices: Portrayal of addiction’s assault on Bayside misses the mark in some respects
A news article balances myriad voices, but its terminology and photos stigmatize those who are suffering.
Commentary: A broken mental health system
Helping those suffering from mental illness or substance abuse will require empathy, commitment and funding from the public and private sectors.
Portland police interview Bayside shooting victim
They are still searching for the man who shot her Sunday morning and then fled in a silver-colored SUV with Massachusetts plates.
Greg Kesich: Those who think idle life on the streets is too easy should try it
The jobless, hungry and homeless in Bayside are that way for many reasons, not by choice, so let’s help them.