The hotels’ owner planned to stop the state-contracted service by the end of the month, but efforts to open an alternative emergency shelter have failed.
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Outdoor gathering makes a point – that homelessness is hard whatever the season
The Longest Day of Homelessness Sit-out was held Friday to raise awareness about the struggles of homeless people, even in the warmer months.
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Portland looking for alternatives after site targeted for temporary shelter falls through
A city spokesperson said Thursday the location the city and state had been working on fell through due to the requirements of the city’s Green New Deal ordinance.
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Tedford housing finishes land purchase for new homeless shelter
The nonprofit hopes to begin construction on its new 64-bed shelter next year and complete work in 2024.
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Mills administration considering Portland’s request for state homelessness task force
The state is also evaluating whether existing entities could do more to address homelessness in Maine.
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Portland Council adopts $269 million budget, calls for homelessness task force
The budget includes a 4.8 percent overall tax rate increase when taken in conjunction with a $133.1 million school budget that will go to referendum June 14.
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Two South Portland hotels agree to continue housing homeless through June
Officials said Tuesday that a contract has been extended with the Days Inn and Comfort Inn to allow homeless people to continue staying on the properties until a temporary emergency shelter opens.
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Portland officials push state for coordination of services for asylum seekers
As state housing officials make plans for a temporary emergency shelter for homeless people in Portland and long-term housing for asylum seekers in three communities, Portland’s mayor and interim city manager say statewide coordination is also needed.
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Morse honors founder of local youth center
Jamie Dorr received the Morse High School Community Liaison Council’s Mainsail Award Wednesday in recognition for her work as executive director of Midcoast Youth Center.
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Homeless encampments leveled in Auburn
City officials say the homeless who live next to Little Androscoggin River were given advance notice a cleanup would be done.