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PublishedDecember 21, 2024
Vigil raises awareness of homelessness, honors man killed by train
A memorial vigil honored Brett Staples and highlighted the urgent need for local resources to address homelessness in the community.
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PublishedDecember 13, 2024
Maine public housing tenants face high eviction rates. A new program to keep renters housed excludes them
A new eviction prevention program fails to protect some of Maine’s most vulnerable residents from homelessness.
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PublishedOctober 9, 2024
Groups come together to provide outreach support for homeless, at-risk veterans in Lewiston
Wednesday's stand down was held at Veterans Memorial Park.
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PublishedOctober 4, 2024
Event to provide assistance to veterans scheduled Wednesday in Lewiston
The event at Veterans Memorial Park is to provide services and supplies.
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PublishedSeptember 12, 2024
‘I’m happiest when people are fed’: Karlee Foss serves food in Lewiston’s Kennedy Park
A Lewiston woman, who was once homeless, brings food to Kennedy Park to feed people dealing with homelessness.
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PublishedAugust 9, 2024
Preble Street expanding its ‘rapid rehousing’ program to Lewiston-Auburn
The program aims to help homeless individuals and families secure housing and provide support to keep them housed.
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PublishedMay 31, 2024
After push from council, Lewiston Mayor Sheline appoints members to new shelter committee
The City Council will formally discuss the membership Tuesday.
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PublishedMay 17, 2024
Lewiston council to discuss makeup of new shelter committee
The committee will be tasked with identifying services, a preliminary budget, funding sources, locations and other details related to a shelter.
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PublishedMay 9, 2024
Maine’s shelters are in crisis as homelessness surges
With the state's homeless shelters struggling, legislators have what might be their final opportunity Friday to prevent some shelters from closing for good.
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PublishedApril 1, 2024
As Waterville begins enforcing camping ban, homeless shelter exceeds capacity and warns of closure
City officials say efforts to move homeless people from tents into the city's lone shelter are working. Shelter officials say their facility is in financial trouble, and many homeless people fear arrest if the shelter closes.
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