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PublishedApril 22, 2024
With homelessness on the rise, Supreme Court weighs bans on sleeping outdoors
In California and other Western states, courts have ruled that it’s unconstitutional to fine and arrest people sleeping in homeless encampments if shelter space is lacking.
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PublishedApril 13, 2024
Augusta councilors reject controversial aggressive solicitation ordinance
Merchants, residents, continue to ask the city to take action to address safety concerns.
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PublishedApril 4, 2024
City opens warming center at Augusta Civic Center due to storm
The Augusta Civic Center will be open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday.
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PublishedMarch 29, 2024
Constitutional concerns raised about Augusta’s proposed aggressive solicitation ban
City councilors have been divided on the ordinance, which was proposed in response to concerns about aggressive, intimidating behavior.
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PublishedMarch 22, 2024
Resident urges Augusta councilors to help unhoused people, reject proposal to ban ‘unreasonable solicitation’
Augusta city councilors are scheduled to hold a second reading and potential vote on the proposal on Thursday, April 4.
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PublishedMarch 13, 2024
Augusta rejects new homeless shelter amid concerns for downtown safety
The Planning Board voted unanimously against a plan for a 40-bed homeless shelter after residents and business owners said it would be detrimental to the neighborhood.
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PublishedMarch 7, 2024
Waterville City Council gives initial OK for $50,000 to soup kitchen
Some city councilors said they were concerned that American Rescue Plan Act money would not be given equitably if, for instance, other social service agencies asking for the same amount and are denied.
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PublishedFebruary 26, 2024
Preble Street’s housing-first program serves as model for helping homeless Mainers
Rapid Rehousing aims to move people out of homelessness directly into long-term dwellings by working with landlords who will rent to people who don't meet the traditional requirements.
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PublishedDecember 30, 2023
Augusta to use $75,000 in ARPA funds for cleanup of homeless encampments
City spent just over $33,000 cleaning up encampments since April.
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PublishedDecember 22, 2023
Augusta officials say Kennebec River’s unpredicted rapid rise posed challenges
Power restored downtown after inspections to assess flood damage.
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