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Homeless in Maine

Published
November 19, 2024

Biddeford’s Seeds of Hope has new space for unhoused

Seeds of Hope is preparing to open a newly-renovated space in the next few days.
Published
October 15, 2024

As winter approaches, Biddeford shelter remains open

The City of Biddeford is enacting a plan to help those experiencing homelessness during the cold winter months.
Published
August 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.
Published
July 8, 2024

Biddeford closes downtown homeless encampment, opens overnight shelters

The City of Biddeford officially shut a Water Street encampment Monday morning.
Published
June 28, 2024

Portland Adult Education graduates celebrate success and sacrifices

The 141 graduates, many of whom came from other countries and worked multiple jobs, took care of family and dealt with homelessness, all while working toward high school diplomas and workforce certificates.

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Published
June 11, 2024

Biddeford approves plan to shelter the unhoused

The interim plan prioritizes finding long-term solutions for those living on the streets.
Published
June 4, 2024

Transitional living youth program opens its first site-based location in Biddeford

In collaboration with Preble Street, the program hopes to transition at-risk youths into stable living situations.
Published
May 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.
Published
April 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.
Published
March 25, 2024

Sun Journal, Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel win New England recognition for ‘Homeless in Maine’ project

Awards included investigative reporting, solutions journalism and newsroom collaboration.