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Bill to increase shelter funding in Maine advances

by Gillian Graham March 5, 2026March 5, 2026

Legislators say they recognize the need for more funding for homeless shelters, but are split on where that money should come from.

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Rural Maine shelters could face closure without more state funding, directors say

by Gillian Graham February 20, 2026March 3, 2026

Shelter directors across the state are pushing lawmakers to adopt a proposal that would increase funding using a portion of the real estate transfer tax.

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Skowhegan board upholds homeless shelter code violations

by Jake Freudberg February 19, 2026February 19, 2026

While shelter leaders said they have already made significant progress addressing the issues, the Zoning Board of Appeals has limited jurisdiction.

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Skowhegan cites church-run homeless shelter for dozens of code violations

by Jake Freudberg February 2, 2026February 2, 2026

The town gave the homeless shelter 30 days to resolve the violations of building codes and fire safety measures before it takes further legal action.

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Warming centers opening in Augusta, Waterville, Skowhegan

by Jake Freudberg January 23, 2026January 23, 2026

With dangerously cold weather and snow expected this weekend, many communities around central Maine are offering a place to stay warm.

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Shelter from the coming cold offered to Augusta, Waterville homeless

by Keith Edwards January 22, 2026January 26, 2026

Dangerously cold temperatures could threaten the lives of people living outside this weekend.

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When Maine warming centers can’t keep up with demand: ‘We are tasked with life and death decisions’

by Gillian Graham January 11, 2026January 10, 2026

Advocates say overnight facilities are essential in Maine, but services are limited and it is increasingly difficult to meet the need in communities, including those in York County.