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Business donations allow Portland to extend its jobs-for-panhandlers program

by Megan Gray July 17, 2018July 17, 2018

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.

Local & State, News

A Portland neighborhood asks: Why build city shelter here?

by Randy Billings July 15, 2018July 15, 2018

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.

Local & State

Portland agency that helps the homeless bears the imprint of its longtime executive director

by Randy Billings May 6, 2018May 5, 2018

Mark Swann has been leading Preble Street since 1991, upholding family values of service to others and commitment to social responsibility.

Business, Nation & World, News, Politics

Washington state looks to lift housing prospects for homeless

by AHMED NAMATALLA March 6, 2018March 6, 2018

A bill would keep landlords from refusing to rent to those with federal vouchers.

Local & State

Homeless veterans’ housing project receives gifts from Dead River Co.

by Jason Pafundi February 1, 2018February 1, 2018

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.

Local & State, News, Politics

Maine bill targets addiction among homeless population

by Kevin Miller January 16, 2018January 29, 2018

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.

Local & State, News

Marchers remember the 40 homeless people who died in Portland area in 2017

by Dennis Hoey December 21, 2017December 21, 2017

About 150 people attended the 23rd Homeless Persons’ Memorial Vigil in downtown Portland, holding candles and reading the names of the deceased aloud.