Homelessness
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PublishedApril 20, 2023
South Portland enacts new ordinances related to homelessness
The establishment of homeless shelters will be allowed in the city as hotels are required to resume normal operations.
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PublishedApril 18, 2023
Legislators move to create housing subsidies for homeless students
The Legislature’s Committee on Housing votes unanimously on a bill to create a rental assistance program for homeless students and, where applicable, their families.
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PublishedApril 13, 2023
Businesses, advocates vie over proposed homeless shelter site in Portland
Waste management nonprofit Ecomaine is concerned about safety issues and siting a shelter near a recycling center, but developers say the concerns are baseless and unrealistic.
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PublishedApril 9, 2023
Our View: Showtime for ‘housing first’ model across Maine
A tried and tested solution to chronic homelessness can transform the lives of otherwise vulnerable Mainers. It’s up to us to believe in it and advocate for it in full.
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PublishedApril 2, 2023
Leaders hustle as deadlines approach for Lewiston’s first low-barrier, emergency homeless shelter
A detailed plan must be submitted in May and, if approved, the new shelter needs to be up and running by October.
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PublishedMarch 29, 2023
Portland’s new Homeless Services Center is open – and already at capacity
'We were full on Day 1,' the center's assistant director of operations said Wednesday, a day after the 208-bed shelter hosted its first overnight guests.
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PublishedMarch 23, 2023
State awards $4 million for proposed 280-bed emergency shelter in Portland
The nonprofit Center for Regional Prosperity is collaborating with developers to convert a Blueberry Road site into a 280-bed facility.
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PublishedMarch 22, 2023
South Portland council approves rent control, homeless shelter ordinances
But officials say the city doesn't have the staff to enforce the new 10% annual rent cap in a similar way to Portland's stronger rent control measure.
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PublishedMarch 22, 2023
South Portland council gives final approval to changes allowing homeless shelters in city
The city itself will not be operating the shelters, and two independent groups have expressed interest but have made no immediate plans, according to City Manager Scott Morelli.
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PublishedFebruary 18, 2023
Commentary: End homelessness and welcome asylum seekers – Maine can do both
State and federal leaders should come together to establish an effective asylum seeker resettlement program.
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