Matthew Doherty, who was appointed in 2015 under the Obama administration, tells colleagues that the current administration ‘no longer wishes to have me.’
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Many valid questions remain about Riverton homeless shelter
Transportation, the disruption of client-provider ties and the exact number of beds are among the issues that require more consideration.
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Posted inLocal & State
Homeless Veterans Stand Down ‘got the ball rolling’ for veteran to find housing, work
Saturday’s annual event at Togus will provide medical services, housing connections and other support to homeless veterans across Maine.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Proposed policies for new shelter debated
The committee may be ready to start making policy decisions about the new shelter Oct. 22.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Our communities are safer when we support people living in fear
Take action against domestic abuse: If someone you know is a target, check in with them. If you see someone acting controlling, tell them that’s not OK.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Trump stands up for the real victims of homelessness – foreign real estate investors
If he really wants to address the crisis, he has plenty of tools at his disposal: housing subsidies, vouchers and tax credits, to name a few.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Committee looks to staff for Portland shelter protocols
The group will have a public hearing on staff recommendations Oct. 8.
Posted inLocal & State, News
People dropping off donations at Sanford homeless camp may face littering charge
The city is opening a resource center where homeless people can get medical attention and services.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Kicked out of Portland shelter, family pitches a tent, struggles with homelessness
As Maine experiences a surge in homeless students, Ashley Livingston and her family struggle to find housing and get ready for the new school year.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News
State to get $3.3 million in federal funding to provide homes for young Mainers
MaineHousing will use the award to develop a community response to youth homelessness, focusing on rural areas where services are scant.