But the session appears to do little to allay the concerns of those who don’t want the facility in the Nason’s Corner neighborhood.
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Portland defends plan for homeless shelter in Nason’s Corner neighborhood
The city provides new information about alternatives in advance of a community forum Saturday.
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Portland bills other municipalities for share of shelter costs
The city-run facility offers homeless people from all over a low-barrier refuge. Municipalities ought to help, city officials say, but some are pushing back.
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Maine Voices: Facts support having several small homeless shelters around Portland
Non-government entities can manage helping the city’s homeless in a more cost-effective manner.
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Business donations allow Portland to extend its jobs-for-panhandlers program
The Portland Opportunity Crew was deemed a success in its first year but would have run out of money this month without the $13,000 in contributions.
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A Portland neighborhood asks: Why build city shelter here?
Worried about the raft of trouble they see downtown, residents of Nason’s Corner are angry over plans for a new 200-bed homeless facility there.
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Portland agency that helps the homeless bears the imprint of its longtime executive director
Mark Swann has been leading Preble Street since 1991, upholding family values of service to others and commitment to social responsibility.
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Washington state looks to lift housing prospects for homeless
A bill would keep landlords from refusing to rent to those with federal vouchers.
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Homeless veterans’ housing project receives gifts from Dead River Co.
The Cabin in the Woods project at Togus, with 21 cabins for homeless veterans, is expected to be completed and opened to its first residents in June.
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Maine bill targets addiction among homeless population
A measure sponsored by Rep. Drew Gattine of Westbrook would set up a pilot program to provide access to medication-assisted treatment and stable housing for up to 50 people.