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.
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Posted inMaine
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.
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Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Renters no longer protected from eviction
BETHEL — During the international pandemic, 10 % of Americans lost their jobs. Because of this, in September 2020, the Center for Disease Control put a halt to evicting tenants who couldn’t pay rent. It ensured that all Americans paying rent would have a deferral on their rent. This deferral meant if their income was […]
Posted inMaine, News
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.
Posted inBusiness, Franklin, The Franklin Journal
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.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston could add public ‘loo’ to downtown location
Officials hope the permanent structure would eliminate public urination at city parks and garages and on private property.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Stimulus checks arrive in moment of need for many Mainers
Recipients are spending the money on transportation, housing, food, veterinary care, debt reduction and other uses.
Posted inMaine
Homeless central Mainers ‘feel so stuck’ navigating pandemic winter
The struggles of homelessness have been accentuated by the COVID-19 pandemic, as already tight housing stock over the last year has become even tighter while state protections against evictions limit new housing options.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Seeing homeless sparks Auburn third-grader to teach lesson in humanity
“It sparked my brain,” Fairview student Wyatt Brown said.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Permanent public bathrooms may be Lewiston’s next step in its effort to address homelessness
Installing permanent public bathrooms is part of the city’s larger effort to address homelessness. For now, the city has added two portable toilets at downtown locations.