Homeless in Maine Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

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Homeless in Maine

Published
October 19, 2023

Sun Journal, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel win Publick Occurrences award

The joint investigation was prompted by personal observations of the staff that the population of homeless in Lewiston, Augusta and Waterville was clearly on the rise over the summer of 2022
Published
September 17, 2023

Augusta officials ponder funding for increased police presence in downtown area, overnight warming center

Augusta might use American Rescue Plan Act, or ARPA, funding to address concerns about those who are homeless.
Published
September 15, 2023

Protesters gather at City Hall to protest encampment sweeps

Organizers say they want the City Council to pass an ordinance that will stop further encampment sweeps until longer-term solutions to the housing crisis are in place.
Published
August 3, 2023

Photo: Life on the road in Lewiston

A local man has been living in his car with his two dogs, most recently parked at the David Rancourt Preserve in Lewiston.
Published
June 29, 2023

‘We help two and 15 more move in’: Lewiston police continue to focus on the homeless

With more homeless people coming to Lewiston seemingly by the day, the number of complaints to police is also rising.

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Published
May 8, 2023

Woman severely burned after falling into campfire in Auburn

The 40-year-old woman suffered burns over roughly half of her body and was listed in critical condition Monday at Maine Medical Center in Portland.
Published
May 7, 2023

Homelessness in Maine: In search of solutions

Cities, towns and the state are struggling to find answers. Some may already exist.
Published
April 28, 2023

Augusta councilors ponder a spot for homeless people to camp as overnight shelter prepares to close

Some worry providing a place for homeless people to camp could create an influx of people from other parts of the state that would overwhelm local resources.
Published
April 28, 2023

‘Quality of life’ or homeless crackdown in Lewiston?

Homeless say they are feeling the heat as the city presses its Neighborhood First initiative.
Published
April 28, 2023

Homeless in Maine: A new policing protocol shifts focus to assisting homeless people who need help

Local police agencies are grappling with a new protocol established by the Office of the Maine Attorney General that calls on authorities to not charge homeless people with minor crimes but instead focus on connecting them with service providers who may be able to help.