With temperatures dropping, Lewiston’s Housing Committee also said a public warming shelter is needed, especially after the closure of an emergency shelter at the Lewiston Armory.
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Homeless students face hurdles with new learning schedule, school and shelters jump in to help
COVID-19 imposes challenges on homeless students.
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Sidney native Riley Field collecting clothes for homeless, students in need
The University of Maine student aims to solve two problems: the reduction of clothes being thrown away and providing clothing for the homeless, starting with students in Lewiston schools.
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City Hall encampment ends, but some homeless still have nowhere to go
Portland is still searching for ways to provide basic needs to unsheltered homeless people after a 2-week protest at City Hall disbanded.
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Homeless encampment at Portland City Hall shrinks, and cleanup begins
A few dozen campers remained on City Hall Plaza a day after organizers said they would wind down the protest encampment, but the crowd was shrinking.
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Franklin County community addressing homelessness
Shelter hopes to announce a new location in the coming weeks.
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Organizers winding down homeless encampment at Portland City Hall
The demonstration has lasted for more than 2 weeks, drawing dozens of homeless people who were struggling to find basic necessities after the closure of Preble Street’s day shelter.
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Shots fired outside homeless encampment at Portland City Hall
Police are seeking a white man in his 30s in connection with the incident, and Police Chief Frank Clark says ‘prompt steps’ are needed to improve safety.
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Portland mayor listens to protesters’ stories of homelessness
The testimony of several individuals who struggle with homelessness had an impact on Mayor Kate Snyder, who sat with the city’s fire chief and several city councilors to listen to the protesters.
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‘Sleep out’ protest on steps of City Hall highlights Portland’s housing crunch
Activists organized Wednesday night’s demonstration to call for more access to safe and affordable housing, at a time when the city is operating 3 overnight shelters and housing as many as 200 people in hotels.