Cruelty as a deterrent certainly works but is that truly how we want to act?, Scott Klinger writes.
Homeless in Maine
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‘It’s an unsafe environment’: Merchants in Augusta’s downtown say area needs law enforcement
City to consider ordinance banning ‘unreasonable solicitation.’
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Opinion: Bill ensures more options for state’s homeless
Restricting where unhoused people can go in the winter is a disservice to them – and to the general public.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State
Lawmakers may require Maine cities to allow more homeless shelters
Angry that Lewiston imposed a moratorium in 2022 to block a shelter, legislators are pushing a bill to prevent it from happening again.
Posted inLocal & State
Read the full series: Homeless in Maine
The Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel, and Sun Journal have examined the causes, impacts and solutions to homelessness in Maine with an occasional series over the winter & spring months.
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Augusta to use $75,000 in ARPA funds for cleanup of homeless encampments
City spent just over $33,000 cleaning up encampments since April.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Augusta officials say Kennebec River’s unpredicted rapid rise posed challenges
Power restored downtown after inspections to assess flood damage.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Augusta weighs using $75,000 of pandemic relief funds to clean up homeless encampments
City councilors could vote Thursday to put some of Augusta’s American Rescue Plan Act funds toward cleaning up trash and hazardous materials from homeless encampments. The capital city has already spent more than $33,000 on clean ups this year.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville, shelter officials help homeless people at river find shelter as bitter weather arrives
City Manager Bryan Kaenrath is asking people to train to become volunteers to help staff a warming center during severe weather this winter.
Posted inLocal & State
Maine homeless shelters warn of financial crisis
Six shelters around the state are facing a collective shortfall of about $4.1 million and at least one is in danger of closing.