Growing homelessness and the challenges that accompany it prompt call for regional response

A regional coalition is urging Cumberland County commissioners to fund homeless initiatives in Portland and South Portland, while others are planned in Brunswick and the Lakes Region.

Lewiston to consider ‘right to housing’ ordinance

The proposal has already been met with criticism from city staff and a legal review.

Center for Entrepreneurial Studies receives $51,000 to help address homelessness in Farmington

The Bjorn Foundation, established by Richard Bjorn of Kyes Insurance, has donated $50,000 to CES' 'Making Home Possible' initiative to provide housing-insecure youth with affordable tiny homes.

Funding tiny houses for homeless youth with singing and raffles

Homelessness tiny-house initiative calls for sponsors

The Center for Entrepreneurial Studies is hosting a "Raise the Roof!" fundraiser concert Saturday, Nov. 13, to fund a tiny-home initiative that will provide homeless youth with affordable, comfortable housing.

Man shot by Portland police says he wanted officer to kill him

Edward Hyman says he was desperate, depressed and out of options when he attempted ‘suicide by cop’ Oct. 9 outside the Preble Street Resource Center.

Strategy shifts as advocates work to give shelter to Maine’s homeless

A virtual forum this week discussed how the focus now is on finding housing for people before addressing their medical, mental health and other needs.

Renters no longer protected from eviction

Report calls for reducing homeless shelter beds by investing in ‘diversion’ programs

The study prepared for MaineHousing cites an over-reliance on shelters and transitional housing that have the ‘poorest outcomes’ for people facing homelessness for the first time.

Center for Entrepreneurial Studies receives $25,000 grant to build Makerspace

The Farmington-based Center for Entrepreneurial Studies has received a $25,000 grant to build a space where young entrepreneurs can create products and build their businesses.