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PublishedDecember 21, 2020
Portland sees dramatic rise in deaths of homeless people
A total of 64 people died in 2020, nearly 50 percent more than last year.
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PublishedDecember 20, 2020
Augusta Community Warming Center open for homeless, but limiting access
The center, which in recent years has drawn people looking to socialize during the day, is now focused on providing space for homeless people due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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PublishedDecember 9, 2020
Stars join Lauper’s concert to benefit homeless youth
The problem has only gotten worse during the coronavirus pandemic, the 'True Colors' singer says.
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PublishedOctober 22, 2020
Need for emergency housing expected to worsen in Augusta
Proposed new task force to seek better coordination of those who can help those in need find housing.
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PublishedOctober 10, 2020
Homeless students face hurdles with new learning schedule, school and shelters jump in to help
COVID-19 imposes challenges on homeless students.
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PublishedSeptember 21, 2020
Portland still searching for emergency homeless shelter beds as winter nears
The increase in people who seek temporary emergency shelter each winter will pose a new challenge to city officials, who are struggling to secure enough shelter space that also complies with social distancing protocols.
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PublishedAugust 23, 2020
Sidney native Riley Field collecting clothes for homeless, students in need
The University of Maine student aims to solve two problems: the reduction of clothes being thrown away and providing clothing for the homeless, starting with students in Lewiston schools.
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PublishedAugust 8, 2020
Homeless encampment at Portland City Hall winds down
Only a handful of activists and a cleaning crew remained on site Saturday afternoon.
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PublishedAugust 7, 2020
Homeless encampment at Portland City Hall shrinks, and cleanup begins
A few dozen campers remained on City Hall Plaza a day after organizers said they would wind down the protest encampment, but the crowd was shrinking.
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PublishedAugust 7, 2020
Franklin County community addressing homelessness
Shelter hopes to announce a new location in the coming weeks.
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