A bill before lawmakers would require state and local governments to provide notice and hold hearings before removing a homeless person’s belongings from public property.
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Preble Street, Maine Needs team up to streamline donations for homeless people
The Portland nonprofits say the partnership will better facilitate the distribution of items to people who are homeless or newly housed.
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Bill would allow people to register their cars in Maine without a permanent address
The Maine Department of the Secretary of State supports the bill, saying an increasing number of people are being turned away from their municipality over the issue.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
Biddeford budget could include homeless funding
Seeds of Hope asked the Biddeford City Council for a larger donation than previous years.
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Portland reports significant success in needle buyback program
The pilot program, though only 8 weeks old, has resulted in more used needles being returned to the city’s health department and fewer found on the streets.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
Biddeford teen center already a success
My Place Teen Center opened in downtown Biddeford in December. Since then, the building has almost always been full.
Posted inKennebunk Post
Regional teen center is a ‘safe haven’
My Place Teen Center opened in downtown Biddeford in December. Since then, the building has almost always been full.
Posted inTimes Record
Lincoln Theater to screen documentary on homelessness in Maine
The screening on Feb. 24 will be followed by a panel discussion with local experts and officials.
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Kittery social services hub aims to be a one-stop shop to battle poverty
Mainspring brings multiple agencies under one roof to address poverty in southern York County and seacoast New Hampshire in a way that restores dignity and breaks down stigmas.
Posted inTimes Record
Midcoast Youth Center funding to expand homelessness prevention
The new state funding will allow the Bath-based nonprofit to expand existing programs and hire more staff to prevent kids and young adults from experiencing homelessness in Sagadahoc County.