The increase in people who seek temporary emergency shelter each winter will pose a new challenge to city officials, who are struggling to secure enough shelter space that also complies with social distancing protocols.
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Sidney native Riley Field collecting clothes for homeless, students in need
The University of Maine student aims to solve two problems: the reduction of clothes being thrown away and providing clothing for the homeless, starting with students in Lewiston schools.
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Homeless encampment at Portland City Hall winds down
Only a handful of activists and a cleaning crew remained on site Saturday afternoon.
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Homeless encampment at Portland City Hall shrinks, and cleanup begins
A few dozen campers remained on City Hall Plaza a day after organizers said they would wind down the protest encampment, but the crowd was shrinking.
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Franklin County community addressing homelessness
Shelter hopes to announce a new location in the coming weeks.
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Organizers winding down homeless encampment at Portland City Hall
The demonstration has lasted for more than 2 weeks, drawing dozens of homeless people who were struggling to find basic necessities after the closure of Preble Street’s day shelter.
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Our View: ‘Sleep Out’ has delivered a powerful message
Homeless activists and city officials should now negotiate an end to the 2-week-old encampment.
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Portland homeless encampment elicits sympathy, frustration
Some taxpayers say it shouldn’t be up to Portland alone to provide services for people in need, while others see the desperation of those living on the street as a failure of local leadership.
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Cody Taylor: Had early experience with homelessness
‘I will be supporting these people until we get these demands met.’
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Portland mayor listens to protesters’ stories of homelessness
The testimony of several individuals who struggle with homelessness had an impact on Mayor Kate Snyder, who sat with the city’s fire chief and several city councilors to listen to the protesters.