York County’s biggest city has seen an increase in the number of people without stable housing.
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Nine command centers take new approach to tackling homelessness
In February, MaineHousing, the Statewide Homeless Council, and Built for Zero established nine Homeless Response Service Hubs in Maine. Each command center will be staffed by a hub coordinator. In May, the hub teams will start collecting real-time, by-name data of people experiencing homelessness across the state. Hub command centers and coordinators will then use […]
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
‘Teetering on the edge’: Lewiston seeks new solutions to homelessness
The debate over a 24-hour shelter has amplified a growing problem. Can new initiatives change the bleak outlook?
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Lewiston mayor announces committee to address homelessness
Saying the city needs to rise above “toxic rhetoric,” Carl Sheline said the newly formed committee will make recommendations to the City Council.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston council forwards moratorium effort on homeless shelter
After a lengthy and passionate debate Tuesday, the council directed city staff to draft a moratorium ordinance.
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Man suspected of stalking, killing homeless people arrested
Gerald Brevard, 30, who lives in the Washington area, has a criminal history that includes assault.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston council to consider moratorium on homeless shelters
The move comes after a group of residents who have worked closely with the homeless told officials they are pursuing a 24-hour shelter and resource center.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Team behind Lewiston homeless shelter says someone is trying to ‘sabotage’ the effort
The property, at 48 Sabattus St., was shared with the City Council in a confidential memo this week.
Posted inMaine
Federal recovery money already committed to fighting homelessness and the housing crisis in Maine
Locally, some money will go to new shelters in Portland and Brunswick and to study the need for emergency shelter and other services in the Lakes Region.
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Fire at Portland city shelter appears to have been set
No injuries were reported in the fire in a third-floor bathroom. The clients and staff evacuated as fire crews worked to assess the damage.