City staff said Tuesday that Kaydenz Kitchen leaders have a building under contract, but neither the city nor Kaydenz Kitchen has disclosed where it is.
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Posted inMaine, News
What’s behind the drop in Maine’s homelessness numbers?
New data shows the number of people experiencing homelessness in Maine dropped for the third straight year this year, a decline that is largely attributed to the state moving away from using motels as emergency shelters.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Lewiston panel speaks on ‘Building Hope’ around homelessness
Local advocates and service providers held a discussion Wednesday night at the Franco Center following the showing of a documentary on homelessness in Maine.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
We need to step up to the challenge of helping Augusta’s unhoused | Opinion
Let’s help them create a life of hope and progress. It’s a challenge of the heart more than the pocketbook.
Posted inFact Brief, Maine, News
Has homelessness in Maine doubled since the COVID-19 pandemic began? | Fact brief
MaineHousing tallied 1,865 homeless families, including 656 children, according to the most recent data available.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Maine must do better on homelessness | Opinion
A funding bill in the Legislature would provide $5 million to sustain shelters across the state, which would be a good start.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Organizers behind Lewiston’s permanent shelter eye alternate locations
Negotiations to purchase the former Schemengee’s Bar & Grille on Lincoln Street have taken longer than anticipated, and those involved say other locations are being explored.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine bill would protect personal belongings during homeless encampment sweeps
A bill before lawmakers would require state and local governments to provide notice and hold hearings before removing a homeless person’s belongings from public property.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Bill would allow people to register their cars in Maine without a permanent address
The Maine Department of the Secretary of State supports the bill, saying an increasing number of people are being turned away from their municipality over the issue.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
‘Cross the Street’ van brings care to Lewiston’s homeless population
Prince of Peace Parish has been crossing the street to minister to homeless people in the city for more than a year.