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.
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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.
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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.
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‘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.
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Lewiston shelter effort looking to cities, county for help
Kevin Boilard, director of shelter operator Kaydenz Kitchen, said the long-term goal is to make the shelter self-sustaining through thrift store revenue, grants and other funding sources.
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Frigid temperatures increase risk to homeless
Lewiston now has no official warming shelter open during the daytime, but the warming shelter on Lincoln Street is open from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m.
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Lewiston to use $169,883 to provide financial assistance to students facing homelessness
Lewiston will also hire a homelessness prevention and housing navigation specialist with the MaineHousing grant, part of a $2 million pilot program for five school districts.
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Lewiston schools receive grant to combat student homelessness
Roughly 1,700 students and their families in five school systems are expected to benefit from the pilot, MaineHousing said.
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Store Next Door now in Auburn with resources for homeless youth
The Store Next Door brings basic necessities like food and personal hygiene items to homeless students in Lewiston and Auburn to keep them in school and see them through graduation and beyond.
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Lewiston council approves new zoning rules for shelters
Once enacted, a restrictive shelter overlay district would be replaced with language specific to each zoning district.