What’s behind the drop in Maine’s homelessness numbers?

Maine sees small drop in homelessness over past year

Homelessness across Maine dipped slightly over the past year, according to the state housing authority’s most recent report. Statewide, the number of homeless Mainers dropped from 2,695 to 2,413, a small drop compared with the difference between 2023 and 2024 numbers. Last year, around 2,695 homeless people were reported by MaineHousing, dropping from around 3,726 reported in 2023. Around 601 people were living in transitional housing, while 1,4…

New Report Offers Snapshot of Persistent Homelessness in Maine - Marginal Progress Seen

While a new report from a state agency shows a slight decrease in homeless persons in Maine compared to the same period last year, a brief visit to Portland is enough to demonstrate that the problem persists and – in the summer months – may be more disparate throughout a state with ample places for [...] The post New Report Offers Snapshot of Persistent Homelessness in Maine – Marginal Progress Seen appeared first on The Maine Wire.

What’s behind the drop in Maine’s homelessness numbers?

New data shows the number of people experiencing homelessness in Maine dropped for the third straight year this year, a decline that is largely attributed to the state moving away from using motels as emergency shelters.

Addressing homeless numbers in Sisters

In last week’s Nugget we reported on the perception of increased numbers of persons living in the forest around Sisters and an uptick in encounters between recreationalists and forest dwellers. As we reported, the Sisters Sheriff Station has seen no particular increase in either the numbers of houseless or criminal behavior, especially in the shopping center at the west end of town. That is not to...