A new eviction prevention program fails to protect some of Maine’s most vulnerable residents from homelessness.
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Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
Biddeford Seeds of Hope begins second phase of renovation project
Despite funding challenges, the City pushes forward in the fight against homelessness.
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Biddeford’s Seeds of Hope has new space for unhoused
Seeds of Hope is preparing to open a newly-renovated space in the next few days.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
As winter approaches, Biddeford shelter remains open
The City of Biddeford is enacting a plan to help those experiencing homelessness during the cold winter months.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Preble Street expanding its ‘rapid rehousing’ program to Lewiston-Auburn
The program aims to help homeless individuals and families secure housing and provide support to keep them housed.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
Biddeford closes downtown homeless encampment, opens overnight shelters
The City of Biddeford officially shut a Water Street encampment Monday morning.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Portland Adult Education graduates celebrate success and sacrifices
The 141 graduates, many of whom came from other countries and worked multiple jobs, took care of family and dealt with homelessness, all while working toward high school diplomas and workforce certificates.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
Biddeford approves plan to shelter the unhoused
The interim plan prioritizes finding long-term solutions for those living on the streets.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Kennebunk Post
Transitional living youth program opens its first site-based location in Biddeford
In collaboration with Preble Street, the program hopes to transition at-risk youths into stable living situations.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Maine’s shelters are in crisis as homelessness surges
With the state’s homeless shelters struggling, legislators have what might be their final opportunity Friday to prevent some shelters from closing for good.