Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge said the data underscored an ‘urgent need’ to support proven solutions that help people quickly exit homelessness and that prevent homelessness in the first place.
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Portland to clear homeless encampment at Harbor View Memorial Park
The city announced Friday that it will clear dozens of tents along Commercial Street on Tuesday because so many beds are open at the city shelter.
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Forum: County to host listening session on homelessness in Lakes Region
When you hear about people struggling with homelessness, it’s natural to think of the growing crisis in Portland and other big cities. But a person can experience homelessness or housing insecurity anywhere – including the Lakes Region. We know this to be true; we’ve heard too many examples in our small towns of families living […]
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Sanford takes progressive approach on homeless camps as tents spike
As of Nov. 29, 153 people were living outside in Sanford – a striking number compared to the same time two years ago, when the city counted just 10.
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Brunswick donates $200,000 toward new emergency shelter
Tedford Housing, which operates the Midcoast’s only emergency shelter, is building a new facility that will increase its capacity 60%.
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Maine homeless shelters warn of financial crisis
Six shelters around the state are facing a collective shortfall of about $4.1 million and at least one is in danger of closing.
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Moved along: What it’s like to be homeless and repeatedly displaced
Meet 35-year-old Desirae Rowe, one of the many people who have been caught up in the regular sweeps of Portland’s encampments.
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Signs posted at Harbor View encampment warn of partial sweep
The Maine Department of Transportation is prohibiting camping in at least some parts of the area as of Dec. 11.
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Portland’s departing health director is proud of the work she’s done
Kristen Dow is leaving her role as Portland’s director of health and human services to work for a national consultant. The search for her replacement has begun.
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Portland’s homeless population often relies on dangerous propane heaters to stay warm
A warming shelter for 75 people will open in Portland when the temperature drops below 20 degrees or there is more than 10 inches of snow.