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PublishedJune 28, 2024
Supreme Court ruling could affect Maine communities’ policies about homeless campers
Some cities said they do not anticipate any immediate changes in response to Friday's ruling.
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PublishedJune 24, 2024
Bath softball tournament steps to plate to raise funds for homeless vets, nonprofits
A new summer softball tournament to raise funds for multiple homeless veteran organizations is happening this weekend at the softball fields in Bath.
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PublishedMay 31, 2024
After push from council, Lewiston Mayor Sheline appoints members to new shelter committee
The City Council will formally discuss the membership Tuesday.
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PublishedMay 17, 2024
Lewiston council to discuss makeup of new shelter committee
The committee will be tasked with identifying services, a preliminary budget, funding sources, locations and other details related to a shelter.
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PublishedMay 11, 2024
Lewiston Public Library staff juggle safety concerns with serving all patrons
The Sun Journal spoke with library leaders, staff, elected officials and more about the issues facing public libraries, the root causes, and why there's hope for the future.
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PublishedMay 7, 2024
To cope with homeless issue, Bates professor says to start by showing grace
Bates College professor Paul Schofield tells advocates to avoid clashing with allies.
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PublishedApril 29, 2024
Lewiston hires former legislator Nate Libby as assistant economic development director
Libby replaces longtime staffer Misty Parker, who left earlier this year to take a director's position in Bath.
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PublishedApril 28, 2024
In a historic legislative session, some big reforms for Maine still fell short
Some approved legislation still awaits action by the governor, and lawmakers will return for at least one more day to address vetoes.
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PublishedApril 22, 2024
With homelessness on the rise, Supreme Court weighs bans on sleeping outdoors
In California and other Western states, courts have ruled that it’s unconstitutional to fine and arrest people sleeping in homeless encampments if shelter space is lacking.
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PublishedApril 22, 2024
This clinic inside Portland’s homeless shelter is working to treat addiction
Greater Portland Health's medication-assisted treatment program offers shelter guests access to Suboxone in an effort to treat addiction and reduce deadly overdoses.
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