The 100-plus-page plan, which officials said includes input from communities around the country and feedback from hundreds of unhoused people, comes as homelessness in the nation reaches crisis levels.
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‘It’s harder on my children’: Family struggles to find a place to call home
Father of three says his family has been constantly on the move as he tries to save money from his job for a permanent place to live.
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End of rental assistance program hinders agencies’ ability to help those facing homelessness
The Opportunity Alliance is still trying to help hundreds of renters and temporary hotel guests who are losing federal rental assistance just as winter arrives.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Statewide crisis of homelessness demands an immediate response
While faith communities have been working with municipalities and nonprofits to alleviate the desperation, state leadership is required to solve widespread suffering this winter.
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With winter arriving, the idea of an emergency homeless shelter may be on ice
With an initial goal of getting some kind of shelter up and running by Jan. 1, local government officials are at an impasse over funding.
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Lewiston taking action on homeless encampments
Encampments of unhoused people have been subject to recent enforcement action in both Lewiston and Auburn, leading some advocates and officials to call for alternate solutions that can house more people before winter.
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Our View: Emergency interventions on homelessness bound to have flaws
This deep into the crisis, this late in the year, inaction on providing shelter to Mainers in need is not an option.
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Auburn officials pitch modular housing units to address homelessness
The proposal would bring 24 “Pallet boxes” to either Lewiston or Auburn for the winter.
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Homeless population in Portland remains high as new wellness shelter opens
The city is currently sheltering about 1,000 people per night, while more are camping or sleeping on the street.
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Shelters not allowed: Auburn pressed to rethink homeless policies
After an encampment at a local church was cleared due to code violations, the city of Auburn is facing questions over its larger role in addressing the homelessness crisis.