Green Street United Methodist Church could be sold and converted into a homeless shelter sometime next year with 40 beds and 16 supporting living units.
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Homeless shelter, supported housing, proposed at Green Street church property in Augusta
Advocates seeking to raise funds to offer housing and connections to comprehensive services at Augusta church property that is for sale.
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Sun Journal, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel win Publick Occurrences award
The joint investigation was prompted by personal observations of the staff that the population of homeless in Lewiston, Augusta and Waterville was clearly on the rise over the summer of 2022
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Augusta officials ponder funding for increased police presence in downtown area, overnight warming center
Augusta might use American Rescue Plan Act, or ARPA, funding to address concerns about those who are homeless.
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Protesters gather at City Hall to protest encampment sweeps
Organizers say they want the City Council to pass an ordinance that will stop further encampment sweeps until longer-term solutions to the housing crisis are in place.
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Photo: Life on the road in Lewiston
A local man has been living in his car with his two dogs, most recently parked at the David Rancourt Preserve in Lewiston.
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‘We help two and 15 more move in’: Lewiston police continue to focus on the homeless
With more homeless people coming to Lewiston seemingly by the day, the number of complaints to police is also rising.
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Woman severely burned after falling into campfire in Auburn
The 40-year-old woman suffered burns over roughly half of her body and was listed in critical condition Monday at Maine Medical Center in Portland.
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Homelessness in Maine: In search of solutions
Cities, towns and the state are struggling to find answers. Some may already exist.
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Augusta councilors ponder a spot for homeless people to camp as overnight shelter prepares to close
Some worry providing a place for homeless people to camp could create an influx of people from other parts of the state that would overwhelm local resources.