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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Bill would allow people to register their cars in Maine without a permanent address
The Maine Department of the Secretary of State supports the bill, saying an increasing number of people are being turned away from their municipality over the issue.
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Augusta daytime shelter, needle exchange concerns addressed
Maine Recovery Access Project’s Access Center is expected to open at 53 Water St., in the north end of the city’s downtown, in June, bringing both hopes and concerns.
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Augusta homelessness task force urges city to take lead on shelter
City officials need to support the creation of a low-barrier shelter for people who are chronically homeless, a draft report says.