Last summer was Maine’s hottest on record and data show the state is getting hotter.
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Volunteers step up at Lewiston shelter after manager has stroke
Staffing problem at St. Martin de Porres? No problem. The community has it covered.
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What’s behind the drop in Maine’s homelessness numbers?
New data shows the number of people experiencing homelessness in Maine dropped for the third straight year this year, a decline that is largely attributed to the state moving away from using motels as emergency shelters.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
To address its problem, Augusta arrests homeless people. It’s not working
In the first 4½ months of this year, one-third of people arrested by Augusta police were homeless, a situation that’s not likely to change without housing and more services.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
We need to step up to the challenge of helping Augusta’s unhoused | Opinion
Let’s help them create a life of hope and progress. It’s a challenge of the heart more than the pocketbook.
Posted inFact Brief, Local & State, News
Has homelessness in Maine doubled since the COVID-19 pandemic began? | Fact brief
MaineHousing tallied 1,865 homeless families, including 656 children, according to the most recent data available.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Maine must do better on homelessness | Opinion
A funding bill in the Legislature would provide $5 million to sustain shelters across the state, which would be a good start.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Augusta panel on homelessness makes plea for respect, dignity
Showing of documentary, “Building Hope: Ending Homelessness in Maine” prompts discussion of how people can help homeless Mainers.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Portland sues Maine DHHS over General Assistance cuts for homeless shelters
The complaint seeks to stop the state health department from implementing a new rule that slashes millions of dollars in reimbursement for the state’s largest homeless shelter.
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Maine bill would protect personal belongings during homeless encampment sweeps
A bill before lawmakers would require state and local governments to provide notice and hold hearings before removing a homeless person’s belongings from public property.