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PublishedApril 10, 2017
Bill would help Portland seek reimbursement for shelter, General Assistance aid
The proposed changes to the residency determination process would make the jurisdiction where a person lived before applying for aid responsible for the costs.
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PublishedApril 8, 2017
Man journeys from living under a bridge to Boston Marathon
Danny Dwyer stuggled for years with addiction; now he's sober and in training for New England's biggest footrace.
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PublishedMarch 23, 2017
Maine Voices: Exempt feminine hygiene products from state sales tax. Period.
In Maine and 37 other states, women are being taxed for something they cannot control.
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PublishedJanuary 24, 2017
Homeless count identifies at least 10 people living outdoors in Portland
More than 30 volunteers split up into teams and found several encampments Tuesday night.
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PublishedJanuary 23, 2017
Portland to conduct annual homeless count Tuesday night
Teams of volunteers will go out into the community to try to find homeless persons who are not sheltered.
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PublishedJanuary 1, 2017
Arianna’s new home gets family out of the woods
The 5-year-old's family now lives in an Auburn apartment after spending weeks in a Portland homeless encampment. But life isn't easy.
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PublishedDecember 28, 2016
Cities install spare-change meters to discourage panhandling
New Haven is among the latest to install the meters, which sit curbside and collect donations in the form of cash or credit cards for programs that benefit the homeless.
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PublishedDecember 20, 2016
Vigil tonight for 26 homeless people who died in Portland this year
Dr. Peter Bates, senior vice president of academic affairs at Maine Medical Center, and Kelly Parker, who is homeless, will be guest speakers.
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PublishedDecember 15, 2016
Portland homeless shelters reach capacity because of bitter weather
Nonprofits take steps to get people indoors with wind chills expected to reach 20 below overnight.
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