Team behind Lewiston homeless shelter says someone is trying to ‘sabotage’ the effort

The property, at 48 Sabattus St., was shared with the City Council in a confidential memo this week.

Federal recovery money already committed to fighting homelessness and the housing crisis in Maine

Locally, some money will go to new shelters in Portland and Brunswick and to study the need for emergency shelter and other services in the Lakes Region.

Fire at Portland city shelter appears to have been set

No injuries were reported in the fire in a third-floor bathroom. The clients and staff evacuated as fire crews worked to assess the damage.

Maine lawmakers study direct cash payments as anti-poverty tool

Bipartisan support exists for a 2019 basic income proposal that would supplement the safety net for Mainers in need.

Photo: Christmas dinner delivery

RSU 9 receives grants for homeless students

The school board discussed outreach and services for homeless students with the Cape Cod Hill School Principal Lisa Sinclair, who is the district's federal homeless liaison. Sinclair said during the meeting she believes the district is doing a "good job" of identifying housing-insecure youth due to a correlation between the district and statewide percentages of its homeless youth populations. However, studies show that the actual size of homeless youth populations are not captured by state figures — particularly for populations in rural areas.

The Valentine’s Day Project helps those in need across Maine

Lewiston rejects ‘right to housing’ ordinance

Officials argued the ordinance would have exacerbated the homelessness issue in Lewiston.

Growing homelessness and the challenges that accompany it prompt call for regional response

A regional coalition is urging Cumberland County commissioners to fund homeless initiatives in Portland and South Portland, while others are planned in Brunswick and the Lakes Region.

Lewiston to consider ‘right to housing’ ordinance

The proposal has already been met with criticism from city staff and a legal review.