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PublishedJune 11, 2023
Augusta officials, building owners reach deal that highlights difficulty of providing safe, affordable housing in city
Code violations at the Edwards Inn at 53 Water St. have prompted discussion about code violations and providing much-needed low-income housing in Augusta.
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PublishedJune 11, 2023
Commentary: The solution to ending encampments is shelter
Maine must first commit to providing the most basic of needs: a roof over every head.
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PublishedMay 21, 2023
Our View: Sound responses to homelessness in Maine can start small
A realistic, constructive approach acknowledges the stubborn reality of homelessness and works to improve people’s living arrangements in minor ways as well as major.
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PublishedMay 18, 2023
Could Maine’s college dorms help solve the homelessness crisis?
A group of advocates and officials said Thursday that they will ask the state to look into opening unused dorms for temporary housing.
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PublishedMay 12, 2023
Reporting Aside: Volunteers who give aid to others hope one day they’ll be ‘completely unnecessary’
A small group of people with the Greater Waterville Area Poverty Action Coalition/Poor People's Campaign staff a table each Friday in Waterville to provide basic necessities to those in need, Amy Calder writes.
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PublishedMay 7, 2023
Homelessness in Maine: In search of solutions
Cities, towns and the state are struggling to find answers. Some may already exist.
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PublishedMay 7, 2023
Meeting the needs of the fastest growing homeless population: seniors
People age 65 and older represent the fastest growing group of homeless. 'We’ve had people in their late 80s, early 90s who are living in their car.'
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PublishedMay 3, 2023
Proposal to create lodging for Maine state legislators criticized as self-serving amid housing shortage
Sponsored by a Portland state representative, the bill aims to save money while providing legislators with a place to stay while doing the public's business in Augusta.
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PublishedMay 2, 2023
Committee advances bill to address Maine’s chronic homelessness
The bill would devote millions in revenue the state receives from real estate sales into a statewide program to support permanent housing and services for people who are chronically homeless.
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PublishedApril 28, 2023
Lewiston police, mental health workers take on homeless problem
Lewiston police have been employing various programs to keep the peace between business owners and the homeless. Their efforts have been paying off, according to most, although many business owners remain wary.
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