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PublishedJanuary 2, 2024
Portland clears Harbor View encampment despite protest
The city cleared its largest remaining homeless encampment Tuesday morning. City staff have said there are enough beds at the shelter for those living at the camp.
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PublishedDecember 28, 2023
Portland again postpones Harbor View encampment sweep
The city decided to delay clearing the encampment until Tuesday, when it also will clear a smaller encampment on Douglas Street.
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PublishedDecember 19, 2023
Portland postpones Harbor View homeless encampment sweep
The city was scheduled to clear the encampment Tuesday morning, but after a 7-2 vote from the City Council on Monday night, staff decided to delay the sweep until Dec. 28.
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PublishedDecember 15, 2023
U.S. homelessness up 12% to highest reported level as rents soar
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge said the data underscored an 'urgent need' to support proven solutions that help people quickly exit homelessness and that prevent homelessness in the first place.
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PublishedDecember 15, 2023
Portland to clear homeless encampment at Harbor View Memorial Park
The city announced Friday that it will clear dozens of tents along Commercial Street on Tuesday because so many beds are open at the city shelter.
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PublishedDecember 11, 2023
Sanford takes progressive approach on homeless camps as tents spike
As of Nov. 29, 153 people were living outside in Sanford – a striking number compared to the same time two years ago, when the city counted just 10.
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PublishedDecember 5, 2023
McKinney-Vento liaison updates RSU 9 on student homelessness
Amanda Clark, a social worker and McKinney-Vento liaison for RSU 9, reported to the board of directors on Tuesday, Nov. 28, the number of students experiencing homelessness in the district.
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PublishedDecember 5, 2023
Maine homeless shelters warn of financial crisis
Six shelters around the state are facing a collective shortfall of about $4.1 million and at least one is in danger of closing.
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PublishedDecember 3, 2023
Moved along: What it’s like to be homeless and repeatedly displaced
Meet 35-year-old Desirae Rowe, one of the many people who have been caught up in the regular sweeps of Portland's encampments.
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PublishedNovember 28, 2023
Portland’s homeless population often relies on dangerous propane heaters to stay warm
A warming shelter for 75 people will open in Portland when the temperature drops below 20 degrees or there is more than 10 inches of snow.
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