Police Chief David St. Pierre said a recent encampment of unhoused people near Sunnyside Park had led to several complaints and safety concerns.
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End of rental assistance program hinders agencies’ ability to help those facing homelessness
The Opportunity Alliance is still trying to help hundreds of renters and temporary hotel guests who are losing federal rental assistance just as winter arrives.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston elected officials eye solutions to homelessness, substance use
Lewiston city councilors and Lewiston’s legislative delegation discussed programs and potential funding sources to combat homelessness and substance use, including the shelter village proposal that has so far failed to get off the ground.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, News
United Way offering grant for emergency shelter in Androscoggin County
The announcement comes as officials in the Twin Cities and county government are in a standstill over funding for an emergency shelter proposal.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
With winter arriving, the idea of an emergency homeless shelter may be on ice
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.
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.
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.
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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.