homelessness Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Maine, News

Portland sees dramatic rise in deaths of homeless people

by Matt Byrne December 21, 2020December 22, 2020

A total of 64 people died in 2020, nearly 50 percent more than last year.

Maine

Augusta Community Warming Center open for homeless, but limiting access

by Keith Edwards December 20, 2020December 20, 2020

The center, which in recent years has drawn people looking to socialize during the day, is now focused on providing space for homeless people due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Lewiston-Auburn, News

Lewiston’s new hotel shelter at capacity since opening

by Andrew Rice December 14, 2020December 15, 2020

Shelter officials say the ultimate goal is to connect the region’s unhoused to services in hopes of securing them more permanent housing.

Lewiston-Auburn, News

Lewiston approves temporary shelter at Ramada Hotel

by Andrew Rice November 10, 2020November 11, 2020

The winter wellness shelter will be funded by a MaineHousing grant, and operated by Community Concepts, the Lewiston organization that ran a shelter at the Lewiston Armory this past summer.

Lewiston-Auburn, News

Lewiston considers using vacant hotel rooms, establishing public bathroom for homeless

by Andrew Rice October 13, 2020October 15, 2020

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.

Maine, Schools & Education

Homeless students face hurdles with new learning schedule, school and shelters jump in to help

by Emily Duggan October 10, 2020

COVID-19 imposes challenges on homeless students.

Maine

Sidney native Riley Field collecting clothes for homeless, students in need

by Greg Levinsky August 23, 2020August 31, 2020

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.