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Published
June 13, 2023

City says no easy solution to Portland’s homeless crisis as it seeks state, federal aid

The city will try to get the state and other communities more involved in developing solutions for homeless Mainers and newly arrived immigrants.
Published
June 12, 2023

Homeless man dies of apparent overdose near Marginal Way

Several people living in tents near the Marginal Way Park and Ride identified the man found dead Monday as Stanley Holmes, a homeless Portland resident.
Published
June 11, 2023

Augusta officials, building owners reach deal that highlights difficulty of providing safe, affordable housing in city

Code violations at the Edwards Inn at 53 Water St. have prompted discussion about code violations and providing much-needed low-income housing in Augusta.
Published
June 11, 2023

Commentary: The solution to ending encampments is shelter

Maine must first commit to providing the most basic of needs: a roof over every head.
Published
June 8, 2023

Portland looks for answers as new homeless encampments pop up around the city

With people living in at least 130 tents scattered throughout the city, officials have planned a listening session for next week to hear questions and concerns about encampments.

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Published
May 31, 2023

$500,000 donation ‘a huge step’ toward new shelter in Brunswick

Tedford Housing has raised about $4.3 million of its $8.3 million goal for the emergency housing facility.
Published
May 23, 2023

Former hotel shelter resident rounds a corner

Shelley Williams, who now has an apartment in Portland, has made positive changes to turn her life around, according to a Scarborough official. Hotels are winding down operations as temporary shelters.
Published
May 21, 2023

Our View: Sound responses to homelessness in Maine can start small

A realistic, constructive approach acknowledges the stubborn reality of homelessness and works to improve people’s living arrangements in minor ways as well as major.
Published
May 18, 2023

Could Maine’s college dorms help solve the homelessness crisis?

A group of advocates and officials said Thursday that they will ask the state to look into opening unused dorms for temporary housing.
Published
May 16, 2023

‘Nowhere to go’: Dozens of homeless people displaced as city clears Bayside Trail encampment

The people who had been camping in the more than 80 tents along the trail packed up their belongings in shopping carts and plastic bags and went in search of a new place to live.