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Homeless

Published
August 18, 2020

Homeless camp at Deering Oaks spurs complaints about litter, needles

Residents say they have seen increased trash, feces and used needles at Deering Oaks.
Published
August 4, 2020

Portland officials try to help City Hall campers get shelter as storm bears down

The remnants of a hurricane highlight the need to address the encampment at City Hall, which has grown since a few people first pitched tents last month.
Published
July 28, 2020

Portland mayor will meet with City Hall campers who have a host of demands

Portland Mayor Kate Snyder wants to listen, but protesters want action, and they say they plan to stay in the plaza until their demands are met.
Published
July 28, 2020

Portland weighs how long homeless encampment can stay

Organizers said the effort, which has helped to provide food, clothing and medical care for 200 people, will continue until their demands are met.
Published
July 28, 2020

Fundraiser seeks mobile shower unit for homeless

The unit could be moved from place to place and serve as a hub to offer meals and other services.

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Published
July 25, 2020

City Hall encampment gathers donations, persists into 4th night

Advocates and homeless people living in Portland are demanding improved services for the city's unsheltered population.
Published
July 10, 2020

Maine Voices: Homelessness is a racial justice issue in Maine, too

Racial disparities among homeless people are real, and will require all of us to change the institutions and policies at their foundation.
Published
June 30, 2020

Pandemic forces changes to Preble Street’s work with homeless

Preble Street will set up a 40-bed shelter, deliver meals instead of serving them and provide services through an outreach program.
Published
June 14, 2020

HUD rule change could allow homeless shelters to restrict transgender people’s access

The proposed rule would scrap the Obama administration's 2016 guidance requiring such shelters to accept transgender people.
Published
May 27, 2020

Milestone shelter in Portland reports 5 cases of COVID-19

Milestone Recovery, which serves people who are using alcohol and drugs, appears to be the site of Cumberland County's latest COVID-19 outbreak.