Could Maine’s college dorms help solve the homelessness crisis?

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Published
May 18, 2023

Could Maine’s college dorms help solve the homelessness crisis?

A group of advocates and officials said Thursday that they will ask the state to look into opening unused dorms for temporary housing.
Published
May 18, 2023

Woman dies after suffering burns from Auburn campfire

Jessica Durant died at Maine Medical Center in Portland from the burns she suffered when she fell into a fire May 6 in the woods near Moulton Park.
Published
May 16, 2023

‘Nowhere to go’: Dozens of homeless people displaced as city clears Bayside Trail encampment

The people who had been camping in the more than 80 tents along the trail packed up their belongings in shopping carts and plastic bags and went in search of a new place to live.
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
May 7, 2023

Meeting the needs of the fastest growing homeless population: seniors

People age 65 and older represent the fastest growing group of homeless. 'We’ve had people in their late 80s, early 90s who are living in their car.'
Published
May 4, 2023

Emergency shelter committee supports task force to address encampments in Portland

The group will consist not only of city officials and community service providers, but also people from the Bayside Trail encampment that has raised safety concerns.
Published
May 3, 2023

Proposal to create lodging for Maine state legislators criticized as self-serving amid housing shortage

Sponsored by a Portland state representative, the bill aims to save money while providing legislators with a place to stay while doing the public's business in Augusta.
Published
May 2, 2023

Committee advances bill to address Maine’s chronic homelessness

The bill would devote millions in revenue the state receives from real estate sales into a statewide program to support permanent housing and services for people who are chronically homeless.
Published
April 28, 2023

Lewiston police, mental health workers take on homeless problem

Lewiston police have been employing various programs to keep the peace between business owners and the homeless. Their efforts have been paying off, according to most, although many business owners remain wary.
Published
April 27, 2023

Portland puts off plan to clear encampment from Bayside Trail

A City Council committee will meet next week with staff and community partners to talk about the best way to help the homeless people living in tents at the site, which the city said has given rise to health and safety concerns.