With an initial goal of getting some kind of shelter up and running by Jan. 1, local government officials are at an impasse over funding.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Nancy Boggan Murphy Family Center in Leeds offers families hope for a home
The family shelter is the only one of its kind in Androscoggin County, aimed at supporting homeless families and expectant mothers.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Androscoggin County commissioners agree to purchase shelter units for homeless village
The county refused a request to spend $1 million on all nonoperational expenses and instead unanimously approved spending $520,000 for the 24 shelters, two bathroom units and a unit for meeting space.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Augusta overnight shelter nears opening
Officials say the new shelter, at South Parish Congregational Church, will provide a safe, low-barrier space for unhoused people to spend winter nights.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston taking action on homeless encampments
Encampments of unhoused people have been subject to recent enforcement action in both Lewiston and Auburn, leading some advocates and officials to call for alternate solutions that can house more people before winter.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Farmington hearing Monday has been canceled
A meeting Monday, Oct. 24, to discuss the proposed firetruck purchase and changes to the Zoning Ordinance to include information about homeless shelters has been canceled.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Auburn officials pitch modular housing units to address homelessness
The proposal would bring 24 “Pallet boxes” to either Lewiston or Auburn for the winter.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Homeless population in Portland remains high as new wellness shelter opens
The city is currently sheltering about 1,000 people per night, while more are camping or sleeping on the street.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Shelters not allowed: Auburn pressed to rethink homeless policies
After an encampment at a local church was cleared due to code violations, the city of Auburn is facing questions over its larger role in addressing the homelessness crisis.