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More than half of food-insecure Mainers can t get food stamps

More Maine households are relying on the state's network of food pantries and meal programs to bring home enough groceries to feed their families, according to Good Shepherd Food Bank.

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Portland extends shelter capacity, launches HOPE program to address homelessness

Portland extends shelter capacity, launches HOPE program to address homelessness
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Despite protestors, crews clearing large Portland homeless camp

The camp near the Casco Bay Bridge was the largest in Portland

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Portland postpones clearing of Harbor View homeless encampment

A spokesperson for the city cited the weather as a safety concern for those involved.

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Portland remembers the 45 members of the homeless community on the longest night of the year

Ushering in winter and bitter cold, over 100 people gathered for a vigil to memorialize 45 members of the homeless community who died in 2023 and call for change.

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