Auburn official says city has ‘exhausted all possibilities’ to host state-funded overnight warming shelter

The city was in negotiations to receive state funding for a temporary overnight warming shelter but could not confirm a location to host it.

Auburn plan for state-funded emergency shelter up in the air

The city is still considering options for an emergency warming shelter with the help of state funding, but only has until Friday to confirm a location.

No one to be refused overnight shelter in Augusta during arctic blast, director of warming center says

Life-threatening cold temperatures expected Friday and Saturday will put unhoused people at risk. Members of the South Parish Congregational Church are scrambling to ensure an overflow space is available for the overnight warming center if needed.

Androscoggin County funds emergency warming shelter in Lewiston

Auburn and Lewiston pursuing options to help unhoused population during winter months, including a program at Calvary United Methodist Church on Sabattus Street.

MaineHousing will spend $21 million on winter, long-term shelter for Maine homeless

The state housing authority has issued RFPs to provide overnight warming shelters this winter, and other long-term solutions for next winter and beyond.

Photo Album: Offering Christmas dinner to those needing help

Lewiston council approves stricter ordinance on public camping

The ordinance change, which officials said came in response to safety issues related to homeless encampments, will not go into effect until April 1, 2023.

Auburn council postpones Planning Board review of homeless shelter zoning

Several people argued that as policymakers, the City Council should decide where and how homeless shelters should be allowed in Auburn.

Everyone wants a warm home. Here’s how you can help.

While officials sit around tables discussing what to do, the homeless are living it. These are people who, for whatever reason, are now living on the street, are desperate for warmth, food and safety. The same things we all want. The things we all should have, but don’t.

Biden aims to cut homelessness 25% by 2025

The 100-plus-page plan, which officials said includes input from communities around the country and feedback from hundreds of unhoused people, comes as homelessness in the nation reaches crisis levels.