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Portland quarantines dozens at Expo as 2nd illness confirmed at city homeless shelter

by Kelley Bouchard April 1, 2020April 2, 2020

Two new arrivals from outside Maine test positive for COVID-19, prompting Portland to close its shelters to newcomers and hold an emergency City Council meeting to address shelter guests who refuse to be quarantined.

Local & State, News

USM’s Sullivan Gym to be converted to homeless shelter by next week

by Kelley Bouchard March 27, 2020March 30, 2020

The gym on Falmouth Street in Portland will be open to men and women who need shelter and aren’t showing symptoms of having COVID-19.

Local & State, News

Mainers with no homes have greater risk, far fewer options to avoid virus

by Randy Billings March 18, 2020March 18, 2020

An advocate for the homeless says that even with precautions against infection in shelters, ‘it’s not if, but when.’

Maine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: 2020 candidates must address Maine housing poverty issues

by Effie Craven Special to the Telegram March 8, 2020September 14, 2020

Thousands of the state’s households spend over half their income on rent.

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: News by the numbers

by The Editorial Board March 6, 2020March 6, 2020

A look at the numbers behind the headlines on affordable housing, state business incentives, and disadvantaged students.

Times Record

Freeport library group knits for homeless, asylum seekers

by Kathleen O'Brien February 19, 2020February 20, 2020

Armed with knitting needles and donated yarn, Freeport librarians Meghan Fogg and Courtney Sparks created an outlet for ‘introverts out there that want to make a difference.’