Portland, Maine property owners frustrated with encampments and trash on their property Local outreach groups say the limited timeframe of the survey doesn't provide accurate representation of the need. Unhoused Mainers face tough choices to stay warm, safe this winter
Mayor Joyce Craig confirmed that a woman from Sanford, Maine, was dropped off in Manchester on Tuesday by the Sanford This is a statewide program that may provide up to $750/student to help with housing assistance, utilities, or home repairs. Portland Maine Homeless Crisis: 4+ Years at a Dangerous Crossroads Forest Ave & Marginal Way
Maine's 2022 homeless numbers spike as experts point to lack of available housing The Portland Family Shelter is full, so Portland has contracted with four hotels in South Portland and other communities to act as
Bill would provide permanent housing to end homelessness in Maine Two unhoused Mainers died this weekend when their tents caught fire. For more on this story, click here:
Portland Maine Homeless Everywhere Rumford community members say the cost of rent has doubled or tripled over the past few years, but salaries have remained Homelessness up 8 percent in Maine
Maine Homeless Planning: Homepage The proposal would create a Housing First program in the Department of Health and Human Services and provide low-barrier
2024 Point in Time Count Funding cuts threaten youth homelessness program in Southern Maine One University of Maine student is using research and personal experience to advocate for those who are experiencing
A new survey found homelessness has increased since last year. WMTW News 8's Jim Keithley reports. Trump order threatens Maine's Housing First programs Augusta Task Force on Homelessness discuss solutions as extreme cold hits Maine
The Portland Homeless Veterans' Mobile Stand Down event allowed dozens of struggling veterans to learn more about resources Unhoused in Bangor | A Documentary on Homelessness in Maine
After the display Tuesday, the blankets and quilts will be donated to domestic violence shelters and unhoused people. Please like and subscribe to stay updated on this and other stories! This video shows a presumed homeless man who has been
Vigil brings attention to teen homelessness in Maine, available resources 'Leaves people behind': State leaders urge HUD to reverse changes to homelessness funding
Are you looking for homeless resources in your area? View the MaineHousing Emergency Shelter and Homelessness Resources List available here. Maine implements nationwide initiative to help curb homelessness
BUILDING HOPE: Ending Homelessness — Kane Lewis Productions A vigil Friday evening in Lewiston is aimed at shining a spotlight on the problem of teen homelessness in the state. Subscribe to The owner of a popular seafood restaurant in Sanford, Maine, is calling it quits over troubles he's been having from people living
MaineHousing has released its annual Point in Time survey, which this year suggests 4411 people were experiencing Organizers at the Portland Masonic Temple say people have been leaving used needles and trash on the property and they feel Maine's Point in Time Count shows decline in homelessness
Ending crime and disorder on America's streets is the goal of a recent executive order signed by President Donald Trump. WMTW News 8's Jim Keithley investigates why patrons of an existing camp say the police action is "hurtful." Subscribe to WMTW
State Pilot to Help Maine Students Avoid Homelessness Homelessness and the cold weather in Maine. Through heartfelt street interviews, real stories and sometimes tough-love, we dive into the complex realities of crime and
More than 4000 people in Maine do not have a place to stay, according to MaineHousing's latest numbers from January. Read the Popular Maine seafood restaurant closing due to drug & safety concerns among homeless
A deeper look | Realities of homelessness in rural Maine The homeless population has drastically increased, and we're still seeing no solutions. ❗ I'll fight for real change to give Maine's
Maine youth leads march against homelessness. Maine advocates argue Trump's plan to curb homelessness will make the problem worse "I really believe that our homeless people in Maine are neglected."
Maine youth experience homelessness amidst affordable housing shortage Annual survey shows less homelessness in Maine, but experts say it lacks context The Homeless Initiatives department at MaineHousing works with homeless grants and programs addressing the needs of persons experiencing homelessness in Maine
Lewiston starts low-income housing project as homelessness increases in the city Living Homeless In Maine
If you are homeless or may become homeless, you can find a list of shelters in your area here. General assistance at the State of Maine Department of Health and Lawmakers consider program that could mitigate chronic homelessness in Maine In Unhoused in Bangor, I take you through the heart of Bangor, Maine, to explore the realities of homelessness in our community.
The mayor of Manchester said Wednesday she's shocked that police from a city in Maine went across state lines and dropped a State leaders are concerned the Maine homelessness crisis will get worse before it gets better. For more on this story, visit: These are the real causes of homelessness in Maine
Portland, Maine faces SURGING homelessness crisis: 'Nowhere for people to stay' Robert was kind enough to share his story with me and give me perspective on the living situations of what it is like to currently try
"These are real people. They're not people just to walk over in the street." Maine's Point in Time Count shows decline in homelessness Subscribe to WMTW on YouTube now for more: Cold forcing long lines at homeless shelters
Homelessness in Maine | Demi for Maine BUILDING HOPE brings to audiences around Maine and beyond that there is hope to ending the suffering of homelessness.
Bill would provide permanent housing to end homelessness in Maine. Maine Housing homelessness report shows downward trend to pre-pandemic levels
Funding cuts threaten youth homelessness program in Southern Maine Subscribe to WMTW on YouTube now for more: Maine's elected leaders broke ground on the project, which is set to have 82 units. Lewiston continues to show an increasing Maine veteran provides furniture, supplies to veterans transitioning out of homelessness
Police in Maine take woman to NH homeless shelter where there's no room Lack of detox and treatment beds exacerbating Maine homelessness crisis, experts say
Handmade blankets on display at Maine Mall to raise awareness of homelessness, domestic violence Housing Services | Department of Health and Human Services
Preble Street leaders to host conference discussing homelessness in Maine on Wednesday Unhoused people staying homeless longer, according to There are not countless rehabs. In Southern Maine, your only option as a homeless individual really is Milestone or the Salvation Army.
Portland mayor works on building consensus to reduce homelessness in Maine's largest city Mission to end homelessness in Maine approaching first target for veterans in June
Maine's Department of Public Works is preparing for what lies ahead tomorrow, when temperatures are expected to plummet Survey counts Maine's homeless youth
The Homeless Crisis in Portland ME Isn't Going Anywhere | Living in Maine | Moving to Maine Title 17-A, §18: Homelessness crisis protocol In fact, a December 2024 report by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) reported an almost 37% drop in Maine's homeless
MaineHousing is working with Built for Zero to collect data from every inch of Maine about homelessness. Maine Legislature Maine Revised Statutes · Session Law · Statutes · Maine State Homelessness crisis protocol. A person who lacks a home who commits a
Portland Police and Maine DOT clear homeless camps along I-295 Maine Housing homelessness report shows downward trend to pre-pandemic levels For more Local News from WABI:
Homelessness and the cold weather in Maine There are concerns the Trump administration will make Maine's homelessness crisis more severe after HUD announced Maine is on a bold mission to solve homelessness, and now a goal set in 2022 is approaching in a matter of months. For more on
Maine's homeless census results 2025 Portland Maine Homeless Crisis and Drug Epidemic AKA Gotham City Mix Two small towns more than 250 miles apart are showing an increase in the number of people living on the streets.
Preble Street said its 24-bed Joe Kreisler Teen Shelter has been at-capacity the majority of nights the past two weeks, as of The Maine Homeless Planning Website brings together information about the groups, programs, and initiatives working to solve homelessness across the state of The order would make it easier for cities and states to move unhoused people into long-term institutional settings involuntarily.
Nearing the halfway point in his four-year term, Portland Mayor Mark Dion remains focused on his two top priorities: affordability While Portland Maine is one of the nicest cities in America offering an amazing downtown, incredible restaurants, and a great Unpopular opinion: homeless crisis : r/portlandme
New housing collaboration aims to address chronic homelessness in Bangor Maine homelessness growing in rural communities Augusta Task Force on Homelessness discuss solutions as extreme cold hits Maine Subscribe to WMTW on YouTube now for
Maine woman suffering from homelessness dropped off in Manchester, mayor says The conference is being hosted in Portland starting at 8 a.m. and runs until 4:30 p.m.. State leaders urge HUD to reverse changes to homelessness funding
Only three detox facilities in the state accept MaineCare. Residential treatment facilities have months-long waitlists. MaineHousing estimates homelessness numbers are higher than last year's 4,000
MaineHousing gathering better data to address homelessness problem Seeking shelter & safety in Maine, asylum seekers coming in increasing numbers Part 1 The growing crisis of homelessness in the city of Portland is not only putting a strain on those living on the streets, but also on city
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New documentary looks at homelessness in Maine, how to address it Maine youth leads march against homelessness