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Homelessness

Published
January 25, 2017

Maine Voices: Annual one-night count helps shed light on homelessness in Maine

The federal government then uses the data to make funding decisions based on progress made.
Published
January 24, 2017

Homeless count identifies at least 10 people living outdoors in Portland

More than 30 volunteers split up into teams and found several encampments Tuesday night.
Published
January 23, 2017

Portland to conduct annual homeless count Tuesday night

Teams of volunteers will go out into the community to try to find homeless persons who are not sheltered.
Published
January 1, 2017

Arianna’s new home gets family out of the woods

The 5-year-old's family now lives in an Auburn apartment after spending weeks in a Portland homeless encampment. But life isn't easy.
Published
December 28, 2016

Cities install spare-change meters to discourage panhandling

New Haven is among the latest to install the meters, which sit curbside and collect donations in the form of cash or credit cards for programs that benefit the homeless.

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Published
December 20, 2016

Vigil tonight for 26 homeless people who died in Portland this year

Dr. Peter Bates, senior vice president of academic affairs at Maine Medical Center, and Kelly Parker, who is homeless, will be guest speakers.
Published
December 15, 2016

Portland homeless shelters reach capacity because of bitter weather

Nonprofits take steps to get people indoors with wind chills expected to reach 20 below overnight.
Published
November 5, 2016

Vermont continues to invest in homeless emergency housing

As winter approaches, the demand for shelter is rising.
Published
October 25, 2016

Preble Street gets $1 million to fight homelessness, human trafficking

Most of the money will fund rapid re-housing and supported housing for homeless and at-risk lesbian, gay and transgender youths.
Published
September 28, 2016

Susan Collins cites 5-year-old who lived in Portland woods in Senate speech on anti-poverty bill

In introducing the Two-Generation Economic Empowerment Act, she recounts the Maine Sunday Telegram's 'heart-wrenching' story about Arianna and her family's ordeal.