MaineHousing, Catholic Charities and Prosperity Maine have seen recent success helping people find permanent housing, and many asylum seekers have received work authorization and found jobs.
311 systems have revolutionized the way cities gather information, allowing them to tackle small problems before they get too big. But running them can be extremely costly.
As money from national settlements with companies accused of fueling the opioid epidemic has begun flowing into Maine, a debate has emerged between advocates, local and state governments, and on-the-ground providers over spending priorities for.