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Southern Maine #Homeless Services Center Director Fires Back At Critics, Defends Budget

The top official at York County's only emergency nightly-housing supplier issued a blistering defense Sunday, accusing skeptical taxpayers of peddling "misinformation." "For weeks, Seeds of Hope has remained quiet while misinformation, assumptions, and personal attacks have circulated," said executive director Vassie Fowler. "But when misinformation begins shaping public understanding and influencing city decisions, silence is [. ].
Apr. 27,2026
#PortlandME #Homeless #English

https://www.themainewire.com/2026/04/southern-maine-homeless-services-center-director-fires-back-at-critics-defends-budget

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Southern Maine Homeless Services Center Director Fires Back At Critics, Defends Budget

The top official at York County’s only emergency nightly-housing supplier issued a blistering defense Sunday, accusing skeptical taxpayers of peddling “misinformation.” “For weeks, Seeds of Hope has remained quiet while misinformation, assumptions, and personal attacks have circulated,” said executive director Vassie Fowler. “But when misinformation begins shaping public understanding and influencing city decisions, silence is

The Maine Wire

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St. John's Episcopal Church closes #homeless encampment amid city violation concerns

St. John's Episcopal Church in Bangor closed its grounds to #homeless encampments due to ordinance violations, sparking debate over community support and #homelessness solutions.
Apr. 24,2026
#PortlandME #Homeless #English

https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/bangor/st-johns-episcopal-church-closes-homeless-encampment-city-violation-concerns-maine/97-14db3d81-2fce-4196-8b39-7ed14f1d5d77

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DoomsdaysCW 3d ago

Very sad to see that a bunch of the #WhiteAsh trees near USM #PortlandME are infested with #EmeraldAshBorer . One tree is unscathed. I hope the USM Arborist has treated it (I'll have to find out).

#AshTrees #EAB

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Biddeford weighing how to help #homeless residents while mitigating public camping

General Assistance Administrator Jake Hammer recommended Tuesday that city councilors fund the Seeds of Hope program and consider a citywide ban on camping in public places.
Apr. 23,2026
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https://www.pressherald.com/2026/04/22/biddeford-weighing-how-to-help-homeless-residents-while-mitigating-public-camping

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Biddeford weighing how to help homeless residents while mitigating public camping

General Assistance Administrator Jake Hammer recommended Tuesday that city councilors fund the Seeds of Hope program and consider a citywide ban on camping in public places.

The Portland Press Herald

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DoomsdaysCW 6d ago

#PortlandME hit a record low this morning (4/21)... 22°F (-5.6°C)! Yikes!

#ClimateDiaryMaine

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DoomsdaysCW Apr 19

#PortlandME - COME JOIN THE GREAT PORTLAND PICK UP!

The Portland Parks Conservancy and the City of Portland are hosting a citywide cleanup event on Saturday, April 25th, from 10AM - 12PM.

"This event is happening rain or shine!

Join us in cleaning up our local parks and communities, enjoy refreshments, and be entered to win a raffle prize by attending and helping clean up trash & litter!

Calling volunteers! Come join us for a fun morning of giving back and helping Portland shine! We’ll have all the supplies you need.

Just bring comfy clothes, closed-toe shoes, and don’t forget water and sunscreen. Enjoy free coffee and snacks while you volunteer, and when you fill out the waiver, you’ll be entered for a chance to win a raffle prize 🎉

*No need to sign up to volunteer, just show up at one of the following clean-up hub locations.

Meet at one of the clean-up hub locations:

- Congress Square Park: Meet at the park at 581 Congress St
- Parkside: Meet outside the building at 510 Cumberland Ave (look for the Parkside Community Policing Sign!)
- Bayside #CommunityGarden: Meet at the garden entrance at 78 Chestnut St
- Allen's Corner: Meet at the Shaw's in the Northgate Plaza by the covered entry area facing Allen Ave at 91 Auburn St
- Canco Woods: Meet at the main trailhead off of Canco Rd
- Woodfords Corner: Meet outside Oddfellows Hall at 651 Forest Ave
- Capisic Pond Park: Meet at the Rockland Ave entrance to Capisic Pond Park
- Riverton Trolley Park: Meet in the parking lot by the sign at 822 Riverside St
- India St Area: Meet outside Cloudport Coworking MultiSpace at 63 Federal St
- Munjoy Hill: Meet at the Hill House at 92 Congress St
- #DeeringOaksPark: Meet in the park by the stage
- Ocean Ave Elementary School: Meet at the back of the school parking lot by the entrance to the woods
- Deering Center: Meet outside Pat's Meat Mart at 484 Stevens Avenue
- West End - Reiche #CommunityCenter: Meet at the community center entrance on Clark St
- #BaxterWoods: Meet at the Stevens Avenue entrance by the Baxter Woods sign
- #PaysonPark: Meet at the parking lot by the baseball fields
- #PeaksIsland Community Center: Meet at the Community Center at 129 Island Ave
- #LongfellowPark: Meet at the picnic table in the park at 10 Longfellow St "