Portland mayor listens to protesters’ stories of homelessness

The testimony of several individuals who struggle with homelessness had an impact on Mayor Kate Snyder, who sat with the city's fire chief and several city councilors to listen to the protesters.

‘Sleep out’ protest on steps of City Hall highlights Portland’s housing crunch

Activists organized Wednesday night's demonstration to call for more access to safe and affordable housing, at a time when the city is operating 3 overnight shelters and housing as many as 200 people in hotels.

Pandemic leads Preble Street to plan new approach to helping the poor and homeless

The social service agency in Portland wants to eliminate some programs and convert its Resource Center into a 40-bed shelter. The Bayside neighborhood may not go for it.

Lewiston nonprofit developing temporary ‘wellness’ shelter at armory

The shelter is modeled after a similar effort at USM in Portland, aimed at providing emergency shelter in a setting that allows people to follow social distancing protocols.

USM’s Sullivan Gym to be converted to homeless shelter by next week

The gym on Falmouth Street in Portland will be open to men and women who need shelter and aren't showing symptoms of having COVID-19.

Volunteers needed for annual homeless count

Maine must complete the point-in-time survey to receive federal housing assistance and funding.

Feds award nearly $14 million in grants to fight homelessness in Maine

Some of the Housing and Urban Development funds also will be used to connect residents with affordable housing programs and services.

Homeless advocates say it is time for Lewiston to have public, overnight shelter

It has been discussed for years, but is it time for Lewiston to finally have a barrier-free homeless shelter?

PHOTO: Homeless Vigil in Lewiston

Controversy over Portland’s new shelter gets messy with vandalism at City Hall

The graffiti focuses on the controversy over the capacity of the planned shelter that's before the City Council.