People living near exits 5, 6 and 7 were given 24-hour notice Thursday morning that they’ll be removed on Friday.
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Posted inNation & World
U.S. cities crack down on homeless encampments. Advocates say it’s not the answer
Tent encampments have long been a fixture of West Coast cities, but are now spreading across the states.
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Posted inLocal & State
Bringing Thanksgiving to Portland’s homeless
Volunteers band together to deliver on the promise of the holiday, showing those less fortunate that they haven’t been forgotten.
Posted inLocal & State, News
As Portland faces decision on encampments, other U.S. cities also struggle to address homelessness
The City Council is set to decide whether to pause encampment sweeps at the same time other cities tackle similar challenges in new ways, including with ‘micro apartments’ and safe camping areas.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Portland City Council approves temporary expansion of city homeless shelter
Work on the expansion will begin promptly and is expected to take about four weeks to complete. The council also approved an agreement that would allow a professional soccer team to play at Fitzpatrick Stadium.
Posted inLocal & State
Waterville City Council adopts winter plan to help homeless
Councilors on Wednesday postponed indefinitely a proposal to buy yurts to house homeless people now living in tents on city property near the Kennebec River.
Posted inLocal & State
Waterville City Council to consider ditching yurt idea, seeking longer-term solutions for the homeless
Mayor Jay Coelho is withdrawing his request to spend up to $10,000 to install yurts on the riverfront, instead asking the city to seek solutions that include an emergency warming shelter and ramped-up outreach to the homeless encampment at Head of Falls.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: Portland’s treatment of the homeless sends the wrong message to our children
In the midst of this crisis, we need to be sure to model empathy.
Posted inLocal & State
Homeless man hospitalized after his tent catches fire
The victim is in stable condition, according to Westbrook’s fire chief.
Posted inTimes Record
Grant program for Maine shelters established with Brunswick lawmaker’s bill
Lawmakers allocated $257,000 for the Emergency Housing Matching Grant Program.