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#PortlandME - #NatureJournaling

Friday, May 29, 2026

Program Type: Workshop
Age Group: Adults (Ages 19+)

#BurbankBranchLibrary
377 Stevens Street
Portland, ME 04103

- Pre-registration is required for this event.
- This event is for registrants age 19 and above.

"Join #Maine #MasterNaturalist, Cordelia Hill to journal through the seasons. Cordelia will introduce a seasonal topic, lead a warm up activity, and provide time for journaling based on the day's theme.

Materials are included and beginners are welcome!"

To register:
https://portlandme.librarycalendar.com/event/nature-journaling-11318

#SolarPunkSunday #SpendTimeOutdoors #SpendTimeInNature #CitizenScience #ObservingNature #LibraryGardens #MaineLibraries #LibrariesRule

#SacoME, #PortlandME and #LewistonME - #RideOfSilence

May 20, 2026

"The Ride of Silence, an annual international bicycle ride will be hosted in Portland, Saco and Lewiston, by the BCM on Wednesday May 20th, 2026 at 6:30pm. New this year, we are also hosting a #WalkOfSilence to honor the disproportionate number of pedestrians who were killed by traffic violence in the past year."

Event details:

Portland
https://www.bikemaine.org/event/ride-of-silence-8/

Saco
https://www.bikemaine.org/event/ride-of-silence-saco-2/

Lewiston
https://www.bikemaine.org/event/ride-of-silence-lewiston-2/

#SolarPunkSunday #BikeTooter
#BikeSafety #BicycleCoalitionOfMaine #BCM #BuildingCommunity #BikeAdvocacy #PedestrianSafety #MaineEvents #CriticalMass

#SacoME, #PortlandME and #LewistonME - #RideOfSilence

May 20, 2026

"The Ride of Silence, an annual international bicycle ride will be hosted in Portland, Saco and Lewiston, by the BCM on Wednesday May 20th, 2026 at 6:30pm. New this year, we are also hosting a #WalkOfSilence to honor the disproportionate number of pedestrians who were killed by traffic violence in the past year."

Event details:

Portland
https://www.bikemaine.org/event/ride-of-silence-8/

Saco
https://www.bikemaine.org/event/ride-of-silence-saco-2/

Lewiston
https://www.bikemaine.org/event/ride-of-silence-lewiston-2/

#SolarPunkSunday #BikeTooter
#BikeSafety #BicycleCoalitionOfMaine #BCM #BuildingCommunity #BikeAdvocacy #PedestrianSafety #MaineEvents #CriticalMass

#SacoME, #PortlandME and #LewistonME - #RideOfSilence

May 20, 2026

"The Ride of Silence, an annual international bicycle ride will be hosted in Portland, Saco and Lewiston, by the BCM on Wednesday May 20th, 2026 at 6:30pm. New this year, we are also hosting a #WalkOfSilence to honor the disproportionate number of pedestrians who were killed by traffic violence in the past year."

Event details:

Portland
https://www.bikemaine.org/event/ride-of-silence-8/

Saco
https://www.bikemaine.org/event/ride-of-silence-saco-2/

Lewiston
https://www.bikemaine.org/event/ride-of-silence-lewiston-2/

#SolarPunkSunday #BikeTooter
#BikeSafety #BicycleCoalitionOfMaine #BCM #BuildingCommunity #BikeAdvocacy #PedestrianSafety #MaineEvents #CriticalMass

#SacoME, #PortlandME and #LewistonME - #RideOfSilence

May 20, 2026

"The Ride of Silence, an annual international bicycle ride will be hosted in Portland, Saco and Lewiston, by the BCM on Wednesday May 20th, 2026 at 6:30pm. New this year, we are also hosting a #WalkOfSilence to honor the disproportionate number of pedestrians who were killed by traffic violence in the past year."

Event details:

Portland
https://www.bikemaine.org/event/ride-of-silence-8/

Saco
https://www.bikemaine.org/event/ride-of-silence-saco-2/

Lewiston
https://www.bikemaine.org/event/ride-of-silence-lewiston-2/

#SolarPunkSunday #BikeTooter
#BikeSafety #BicycleCoalitionOfMaine #BCM #BuildingCommunity #BikeAdvocacy #PedestrianSafety #MaineEvents #CriticalMass

#SacoME, #PortlandME and #LewistonME - #RideOfSilence

May 20, 2026

"The Ride of Silence, an annual international bicycle ride will be hosted in Portland, Saco and Lewiston, by the BCM on Wednesday May 20th, 2026 at 6:30pm. New this year, we are also hosting a #WalkOfSilence to honor the disproportionate number of pedestrians who were killed by traffic violence in the past year."

Event details:

Portland
https://www.bikemaine.org/event/ride-of-silence-8/

Saco
https://www.bikemaine.org/event/ride-of-silence-saco-2/

Lewiston
https://www.bikemaine.org/event/ride-of-silence-lewiston-2/

#SolarPunkSunday #BikeTooter
#BikeSafety #BicycleCoalitionOfMaine #BCM #BuildingCommunity #BikeAdvocacy #PedestrianSafety #MaineEvents #CriticalMass

Tagging for an early #SolarPunkSunday -- Saturday, May 16th in #PortlandME ! I've participated in this before, and some folks are willing to do item swaps as well!

Spring 2026 Woodfords Corner Yard Sale Trail on May 16, 2026

9:00 am – 2:00pm (individual sale times may vary)

"The Yard Sale Trail is an initiative of #FWC’s Green, Clean, & #Sustainable Committee. The GCS team focuses on the beauty and sustainability of our neighborhood spaces, and engaging neighbors in sustainable activities. Mostly important, we want to bring the community together to do this work - and demonstrate that caring for our planet can be creative and fun. Over the years, we’ve held #sustainability workshops and fairs, hosted an annual #GardenTour, cleaned up the railroad tracks, and more!

Check out last Fall’s Yard Sale Trail Map. The new Spring 2026 Map will be available on Friday, May 15th."

FMI:
https://woodfordscorner.org/yard-sale-trail

#BuildingCommunity #FriendsOfWoodfordsCorner #GreenCleanSustainableCommittee #MaineEvents

Tagging for an early #SolarPunkSunday -- Saturday, May 16th in #PortlandME ! I've participated in this before, and some folks are willing to do item swaps as well!

Spring 2026 Woodfords Corner Yard Sale Trail on May 16, 2026

9:00 am – 2:00pm (individual sale times may vary)

"The Yard Sale Trail is an initiative of #FWC’s Green, Clean, & #Sustainable Committee. The GCS team focuses on the beauty and sustainability of our neighborhood spaces, and engaging neighbors in sustainable activities. Mostly important, we want to bring the community together to do this work - and demonstrate that caring for our planet can be creative and fun. Over the years, we’ve held #sustainability workshops and fairs, hosted an annual #GardenTour, cleaned up the railroad tracks, and more!

Check out last Fall’s Yard Sale Trail Map. The new Spring 2026 Map will be available on Friday, May 15th."

FMI:
https://woodfordscorner.org/yard-sale-trail

#BuildingCommunity #FriendsOfWoodfordsCorner #GreenCleanSustainableCommittee #MaineEvents

Tagging for an early #SolarPunkSunday -- Saturday, May 16th in #PortlandME ! I've participated in this before, and some folks are willing to do item swaps as well!

Spring 2026 Woodfords Corner Yard Sale Trail on May 16, 2026

9:00 am – 2:00pm (individual sale times may vary)

"The Yard Sale Trail is an initiative of #FWC’s Green, Clean, & #Sustainable Committee. The GCS team focuses on the beauty and sustainability of our neighborhood spaces, and engaging neighbors in sustainable activities. Mostly important, we want to bring the community together to do this work - and demonstrate that caring for our planet can be creative and fun. Over the years, we’ve held #sustainability workshops and fairs, hosted an annual #GardenTour, cleaned up the railroad tracks, and more!

Check out last Fall’s Yard Sale Trail Map. The new Spring 2026 Map will be available on Friday, May 15th."

FMI:
https://woodfordscorner.org/yard-sale-trail

#BuildingCommunity #FriendsOfWoodfordsCorner #GreenCleanSustainableCommittee #MaineEvents

Tagging for an early #SolarPunkSunday -- Saturday, May 16th in #PortlandME ! I've participated in this before, and some folks are willing to do item swaps as well!

Spring 2026 Woodfords Corner Yard Sale Trail on May 16, 2026

9:00 am – 2:00pm (individual sale times may vary)

"The Yard Sale Trail is an initiative of #FWC’s Green, Clean, & #Sustainable Committee. The GCS team focuses on the beauty and sustainability of our neighborhood spaces, and engaging neighbors in sustainable activities. Mostly important, we want to bring the community together to do this work - and demonstrate that caring for our planet can be creative and fun. Over the years, we’ve held #sustainability workshops and fairs, hosted an annual #GardenTour, cleaned up the railroad tracks, and more!

Check out last Fall’s Yard Sale Trail Map. The new Spring 2026 Map will be available on Friday, May 15th."

FMI:
https://woodfordscorner.org/yard-sale-trail

#BuildingCommunity #FriendsOfWoodfordsCorner #GreenCleanSustainableCommittee #MaineEvents

Tagging for an early #SolarPunkSunday -- Saturday, May 16th in #PortlandME ! I've participated in this before, and some folks are willing to do item swaps as well!

Spring 2026 Woodfords Corner Yard Sale Trail on May 16, 2026

9:00 am – 2:00pm (individual sale times may vary)

"The Yard Sale Trail is an initiative of #FWC’s Green, Clean, & #Sustainable Committee. The GCS team focuses on the beauty and sustainability of our neighborhood spaces, and engaging neighbors in sustainable activities. Mostly important, we want to bring the community together to do this work - and demonstrate that caring for our planet can be creative and fun. Over the years, we’ve held #sustainability workshops and fairs, hosted an annual #GardenTour, cleaned up the railroad tracks, and more!

Check out last Fall’s Yard Sale Trail Map. The new Spring 2026 Map will be available on Friday, May 15th."

FMI:
https://woodfordscorner.org/yard-sale-trail

#BuildingCommunity #FriendsOfWoodfordsCorner #GreenCleanSustainableCommittee #MaineEvents

Well this is a bummer. I get that #FoodStamp fraud prevention is important, but I think the penalty was too harsh. And apparently, the local grocer was unable to bounce back. When I worked for the Reiche School Library, I admired what a gem Fresh Approach was for the neighborhood. Kids and teachers would gather there after school. It was (and still is) a hopping little place. And while I would love to see another local grocery store or a food co-op go into that space, considering the rent increases in #PortlandME because of #gentrification, that probably isn't going to happen.

#FreshApproach market in Portland’s West End will close

Chet and Peggy Knights say they weren’t able to overcome the loss in business after their SNAP license was revoked.

by Peggy Grodinsky, May 13, 2026

" 'With deep regret and broken hearts,” grocers Chet and Peggy Knights announced on social media Wednesday that they are closing Fresh Approach, their longtime West End store.
The Knights have run the classic neighborhood market, located on Brackett Street opposite Reiche Elementary School, for 34 years.
'I’m very sad to hear the news,' said Reiche teacher Kevin Brewster, who was waiting at the lunch counter for his meatball sandwich at noon Wednesday. 'It’s a neighborhood institution.' "

[...]

"The store lost its license to accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in February 2025, after an undercover compliance agent was able to purchase ineligible nonfood items. Their Facebook post acknowledged the wrongdoing, and noted that after 11 months, the Knights were able to renew the license.

"But that long stretch without 'a very big part of our business' took its toll. A neighborhood-sponsored GoFundMe campaign helped the beloved store survive the immediate crisis, but even at the time, the Knights said they were unsure it would be enough to save the store."

https://www.pressherald.com/2026/05/13/fresh-approach-market-in-portlands-west-end-will-close/

Archived version:
https://archive.md/3xduI

#MaineNews #NeighborhoodStores #FoodDeserts #FreshFood #Maine

Well this is a bummer. I get that #FoodStamp fraud prevention is important, but I think the penalty was too harsh. And apparently, the local grocer was unable to bounce back. When I worked for the Reiche School Library, I admired what a gem Fresh Approach was for the neighborhood. Kids and teachers would gather there after school. It was (and still is) a hopping little place. And while I would love to see another local grocery store or a food co-op go into that space, considering the rent increases in #PortlandME because of #gentrification, that probably isn't going to happen.

#FreshApproach market in Portland’s West End will close

Chet and Peggy Knights say they weren’t able to overcome the loss in business after their SNAP license was revoked.

by Peggy Grodinsky, May 13, 2026

" 'With deep regret and broken hearts,” grocers Chet and Peggy Knights announced on social media Wednesday that they are closing Fresh Approach, their longtime West End store.
The Knights have run the classic neighborhood market, located on Brackett Street opposite Reiche Elementary School, for 34 years.
'I’m very sad to hear the news,' said Reiche teacher Kevin Brewster, who was waiting at the lunch counter for his meatball sandwich at noon Wednesday. 'It’s a neighborhood institution.' "

[...]

"The store lost its license to accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in February 2025, after an undercover compliance agent was able to purchase ineligible nonfood items. Their Facebook post acknowledged the wrongdoing, and noted that after 11 months, the Knights were able to renew the license.

"But that long stretch without 'a very big part of our business' took its toll. A neighborhood-sponsored GoFundMe campaign helped the beloved store survive the immediate crisis, but even at the time, the Knights said they were unsure it would be enough to save the store."

https://www.pressherald.com/2026/05/13/fresh-approach-market-in-portlands-west-end-will-close/

Archived version:
https://archive.md/3xduI

#MaineNews #NeighborhoodStores #FoodDeserts #FreshFood #Maine

Well this is a bummer. I get that #FoodStamp fraud prevention is important, but I think the penalty was too harsh. And apparently, the local grocer was unable to bounce back. When I worked for the Reiche School Library, I admired what a gem Fresh Approach was for the neighborhood. Kids and teachers would gather there after school. It was (and still is) a hopping little place. And while I would love to see another local grocery store or a food co-op go into that space, considering the rent increases in #PortlandME because of #gentrification, that probably isn't going to happen.

#FreshApproach market in Portland’s West End will close

Chet and Peggy Knights say they weren’t able to overcome the loss in business after their SNAP license was revoked.

by Peggy Grodinsky, May 13, 2026

" 'With deep regret and broken hearts,” grocers Chet and Peggy Knights announced on social media Wednesday that they are closing Fresh Approach, their longtime West End store.
The Knights have run the classic neighborhood market, located on Brackett Street opposite Reiche Elementary School, for 34 years.
'I’m very sad to hear the news,' said Reiche teacher Kevin Brewster, who was waiting at the lunch counter for his meatball sandwich at noon Wednesday. 'It’s a neighborhood institution.' "

[...]

"The store lost its license to accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in February 2025, after an undercover compliance agent was able to purchase ineligible nonfood items. Their Facebook post acknowledged the wrongdoing, and noted that after 11 months, the Knights were able to renew the license.

"But that long stretch without 'a very big part of our business' took its toll. A neighborhood-sponsored GoFundMe campaign helped the beloved store survive the immediate crisis, but even at the time, the Knights said they were unsure it would be enough to save the store."

https://www.pressherald.com/2026/05/13/fresh-approach-market-in-portlands-west-end-will-close/

Archived version:
https://archive.md/3xduI

#MaineNews #NeighborhoodStores #FoodDeserts #FreshFood #Maine

Well this is a bummer. I get that #FoodStamp fraud prevention is important, but I think the penalty was too harsh. And apparently, the local grocer was unable to bounce back. When I worked for the Reiche School Library, I admired what a gem Fresh Approach was for the neighborhood. Kids and teachers would gather there after school. It was (and still is) a hopping little place. And while I would love to see another local grocery store or a food co-op go into that space, considering the rent increases in #PortlandME because of #gentrification, that probably isn't going to happen.

#FreshApproach market in Portland’s West End will close

Chet and Peggy Knights say they weren’t able to overcome the loss in business after their SNAP license was revoked.

by Peggy Grodinsky, May 13, 2026

" 'With deep regret and broken hearts,” grocers Chet and Peggy Knights announced on social media Wednesday that they are closing Fresh Approach, their longtime West End store.
The Knights have run the classic neighborhood market, located on Brackett Street opposite Reiche Elementary School, for 34 years.
'I’m very sad to hear the news,' said Reiche teacher Kevin Brewster, who was waiting at the lunch counter for his meatball sandwich at noon Wednesday. 'It’s a neighborhood institution.' "

[...]

"The store lost its license to accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in February 2025, after an undercover compliance agent was able to purchase ineligible nonfood items. Their Facebook post acknowledged the wrongdoing, and noted that after 11 months, the Knights were able to renew the license.

"But that long stretch without 'a very big part of our business' took its toll. A neighborhood-sponsored GoFundMe campaign helped the beloved store survive the immediate crisis, but even at the time, the Knights said they were unsure it would be enough to save the store."

https://www.pressherald.com/2026/05/13/fresh-approach-market-in-portlands-west-end-will-close/

Archived version:
https://archive.md/3xduI

#MaineNews #NeighborhoodStores #FoodDeserts #FreshFood #Maine

Well this is a bummer. I get that #FoodStamp fraud prevention is important, but I think the penalty was too harsh. And apparently, the local grocer was unable to bounce back. When I worked for the Reiche School Library, I admired what a gem Fresh Approach was for the neighborhood. Kids and teachers would gather there after school. It was (and still is) a hopping little place. And while I would love to see another local grocery store or a food co-op go into that space, considering the rent increases in #PortlandME because of #gentrification, that probably isn't going to happen.

#FreshApproach market in Portland’s West End will close

Chet and Peggy Knights say they weren’t able to overcome the loss in business after their SNAP license was revoked.

by Peggy Grodinsky, May 13, 2026

" 'With deep regret and broken hearts,” grocers Chet and Peggy Knights announced on social media Wednesday that they are closing Fresh Approach, their longtime West End store.
The Knights have run the classic neighborhood market, located on Brackett Street opposite Reiche Elementary School, for 34 years.
'I’m very sad to hear the news,' said Reiche teacher Kevin Brewster, who was waiting at the lunch counter for his meatball sandwich at noon Wednesday. 'It’s a neighborhood institution.' "

[...]

"The store lost its license to accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in February 2025, after an undercover compliance agent was able to purchase ineligible nonfood items. Their Facebook post acknowledged the wrongdoing, and noted that after 11 months, the Knights were able to renew the license.

"But that long stretch without 'a very big part of our business' took its toll. A neighborhood-sponsored GoFundMe campaign helped the beloved store survive the immediate crisis, but even at the time, the Knights said they were unsure it would be enough to save the store."

https://www.pressherald.com/2026/05/13/fresh-approach-market-in-portlands-west-end-will-close/

Archived version:
https://archive.md/3xduI

#MaineNews #NeighborhoodStores #FoodDeserts #FreshFood #Maine

Skowhegan #Homeless Shelter Ordered to Shut Down After Failing to Install Sprinkler System

A Skowhegan #homeless shelter was ordered to shut down on Wednesday following a months-long dispute surrounding code enforcement and the shelter's failure to install a sprinkler system. [RELATED: Maine Cities and Towns Now Required to Allow #Homeless Shelters Under Unanimous New Law...] "It's unfortunate, but I am glad that the state is providing resources for [. ].
May. 14,2026
#PortlandME #Homeless #English

https://www.themainewire.com/2026/05/skowhegan-homeless-shelter-ordered-to-shut-down-after-failing-to-install-sprinkler-system

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Skowhegan #Homeless Shelter Ordered to Shut Down After Failing to Install Sprinkler System

A Skowhegan #homeless shelter was ordered to shut down on Wednesday following a months-long dispute surrounding code enforcement and the shelter's failure to install a sprinkler system. [RELATED: Maine Cities and Towns Now Required to Allow #Homeless Shelters Under Unanimous New Law...] "It's unfortunate, but I am glad that the state is providing resources for [. ].
May. 14,2026
#PortlandME #Homeless #English

https://www.themainewire.com/2026/05/skowhegan-homeless-shelter-ordered-to-shut-down-after-failing-to-install-sprinkler-system

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Skowhegan #Homeless Shelter Ordered to Shut Down After Failing to Install Sprinkler System

A Skowhegan #homeless shelter was ordered to shut down on Wednesday following a months-long dispute surrounding code enforcement and the shelter's failure to install a sprinkler system. [RELATED: Maine Cities and Towns Now Required to Allow #Homeless Shelters Under Unanimous New Law...] "It's unfortunate, but I am glad that the state is providing resources for [. ].
May. 14,2026
#PortlandME #Homeless #English

https://www.themainewire.com/2026/05/skowhegan-homeless-shelter-ordered-to-shut-down-after-failing-to-install-sprinkler-system

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Skowhegan #Homeless Shelter Ordered to Shut Down After Failing to Install Sprinkler System

A Skowhegan #homeless shelter was ordered to shut down on Wednesday following a months-long dispute surrounding code enforcement and the shelter's failure to install a sprinkler system. [RELATED: Maine Cities and Towns Now Required to Allow #Homeless Shelters Under Unanimous New Law...] "It's unfortunate, but I am glad that the state is providing resources for [. ].
May. 14,2026
#PortlandME #Homeless #English

https://www.themainewire.com/2026/05/skowhegan-homeless-shelter-ordered-to-shut-down-after-failing-to-install-sprinkler-system

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California teen who grew up #homeless earns full ride to Ivy League school after 65 college acceptances

Lamont Newell grew up without a stable home - sometimes sleeping in his family's car. Now he's headed to the Ivy League.
May. 14,2026
#PortlandME #Homeless #English

https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/nation-world/california-teen-accepted-65-colleges-experienced-homelessness/507-2a1059af-add9-4f23-8224-f31eac8dc176

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California teen who grew up #homeless earns full ride to Ivy League school after 65 college acceptances

Lamont Newell grew up without a stable home - sometimes sleeping in his family's car. Now he's headed to the Ivy League.
May. 14,2026
#PortlandME #Homeless #English

https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/nation-world/california-teen-accepted-65-colleges-experienced-homelessness/507-2a1059af-add9-4f23-8224-f31eac8dc176

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California teen who grew up #homeless earns full ride to Ivy League school after 65 college acceptances

Lamont Newell grew up without a stable home - sometimes sleeping in his family's car. Now he's headed to the Ivy League.
May. 14,2026
#PortlandME #Homeless #English

https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/nation-world/california-teen-accepted-65-colleges-experienced-homelessness/507-2a1059af-add9-4f23-8224-f31eac8dc176

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California teen who grew up #homeless earns full ride to Ivy League school after 65 college acceptances

Lamont Newell grew up without a stable home - sometimes sleeping in his family's car. Now he's headed to the Ivy League.
May. 14,2026
#PortlandME #Homeless #English

https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/nation-world/california-teen-accepted-65-colleges-experienced-homelessness/507-2a1059af-add9-4f23-8224-f31eac8dc176

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Does each chronically #homeless person cost taxpayers $30,000 to $50,000 per year? | Fact brief

A report from the National Alliance to End #Homelessness said costs could be halved by placing more #homeless people in supportive housing.
May. 14,2026
#PortlandME #Homeless #English

https://www.pressherald.com/2026/05/13/does-each-chronically-homeless-person-cost-taxpayers-30000-to-50000-per-year-fact-brief

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Does each chronically #homeless person cost taxpayers $30,000 to $50,000 per year? | Fact brief

A report from the National Alliance to End #Homelessness said costs could be halved by placing more #homeless people in supportive housing.
May. 14,2026
#PortlandME #Homeless #English

https://www.pressherald.com/2026/05/13/does-each-chronically-homeless-person-cost-taxpayers-30000-to-50000-per-year-fact-brief

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Does each chronically #homeless person cost taxpayers $30,000 to $50,000 per year? | Fact brief

A report from the National Alliance to End #Homelessness said costs could be halved by placing more #homeless people in supportive housing.
May. 14,2026
#PortlandME #Homeless #English

https://www.pressherald.com/2026/05/13/does-each-chronically-homeless-person-cost-taxpayers-30000-to-50000-per-year-fact-brief

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Does each chronically #homeless person cost taxpayers $30,000 to $50,000 per year? | Fact brief

A report from the National Alliance to End #Homelessness said costs could be halved by placing more #homeless people in supportive housing.
May. 14,2026
#PortlandME #Homeless #English

https://www.pressherald.com/2026/05/13/does-each-chronically-homeless-person-cost-taxpayers-30000-to-50000-per-year-fact-brief

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Bangor City Council unanimously approves sidewalk storage ordinance amid downtown #homelessness debate

The Bangor City Council approved an ordinance to clear sidewalks of personal items, citing pedestrian safety, as debates continue over addressing #homelessness.
May. 13,2026
#PortlandME #Homeless #English

https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/bangor/bangor-city-council-approves-sidewalk-storage-ordinance-downtown-homelessness-maine/97-001dda77-20a2-41fd-9e49-8a96126c5903

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Bangor City Council unanimously approves sidewalk storage ordinance amid downtown #homelessness debate

The Bangor City Council approved an ordinance to clear sidewalks of personal items, citing pedestrian safety, as debates continue over addressing #homelessness.
May. 13,2026
#PortlandME #Homeless #English

https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/bangor/bangor-city-council-approves-sidewalk-storage-ordinance-downtown-homelessness-maine/97-001dda77-20a2-41fd-9e49-8a96126c5903

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Bangor City Council unanimously approves sidewalk storage ordinance amid downtown #homelessness debate

The Bangor City Council approved an ordinance to clear sidewalks of personal items, citing pedestrian safety, as debates continue over addressing #homelessness.
May. 13,2026
#PortlandME #Homeless #English

https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/bangor/bangor-city-council-approves-sidewalk-storage-ordinance-downtown-homelessness-maine/97-001dda77-20a2-41fd-9e49-8a96126c5903

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Bangor City Council unanimously approves sidewalk storage ordinance amid downtown #homelessness debate

The Bangor City Council approved an ordinance to clear sidewalks of personal items, citing pedestrian safety, as debates continue over addressing #homelessness.
May. 13,2026
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Radius scrap metal yard ordered to submit a fire prevention plan — appeals it

"Two months after two massive and preventable scrap metal fires at #RadiusRecycling in 2024 sent plumes of #ToxicFumes and metal particulates over North Portland and Linnton, the North Peninsula Review discovered that the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality sent an enforcement letter to the company alleging that Radius was operating an unpermitted solid waste disposal site and assessing a $29,580 civil penalty. The notice included an order to submit a fire prevention plan by September 30, 2024. "

Read more:
https://northpeninsulareview.com/radius-scrap-metal-yard-ordered-to-submit-a-fire-prevention-plan-appeals-it/

#ScrapMetal #FireSafety #ToxicAir #PortlandOR #PortlandME

Radius scrap metal yard ordered to submit a fire prevention plan — appeals it

"Two months after two massive and preventable scrap metal fires at #RadiusRecycling in 2024 sent plumes of #ToxicFumes and metal particulates over North Portland and Linnton, the North Peninsula Review discovered that the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality sent an enforcement letter to the company alleging that Radius was operating an unpermitted solid waste disposal site and assessing a $29,580 civil penalty. The notice included an order to submit a fire prevention plan by September 30, 2024. "

Read more:
https://northpeninsulareview.com/radius-scrap-metal-yard-ordered-to-submit-a-fire-prevention-plan-appeals-it/

#ScrapMetal #FireSafety #ToxicAir #PortlandOR #PortlandME

Radius scrap metal yard ordered to submit a fire prevention plan — appeals it

"Two months after two massive and preventable scrap metal fires at #RadiusRecycling in 2024 sent plumes of #ToxicFumes and metal particulates over North Portland and Linnton, the North Peninsula Review discovered that the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality sent an enforcement letter to the company alleging that Radius was operating an unpermitted solid waste disposal site and assessing a $29,580 civil penalty. The notice included an order to submit a fire prevention plan by September 30, 2024. "

Read more:
https://northpeninsulareview.com/radius-scrap-metal-yard-ordered-to-submit-a-fire-prevention-plan-appeals-it/

#ScrapMetal #FireSafety #ToxicAir #PortlandOR #PortlandME

Radius scrap metal yard ordered to submit a fire prevention plan — appeals it

"Two months after two massive and preventable scrap metal fires at #RadiusRecycling in 2024 sent plumes of #ToxicFumes and metal particulates over North Portland and Linnton, the North Peninsula Review discovered that the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality sent an enforcement letter to the company alleging that Radius was operating an unpermitted solid waste disposal site and assessing a $29,580 civil penalty. The notice included an order to submit a fire prevention plan by September 30, 2024. "

Read more:
https://northpeninsulareview.com/radius-scrap-metal-yard-ordered-to-submit-a-fire-prevention-plan-appeals-it/

#ScrapMetal #FireSafety #ToxicAir #PortlandOR #PortlandME

Radius scrap metal yard ordered to submit a fire prevention plan — appeals it

"Two months after two massive and preventable scrap metal fires at #RadiusRecycling in 2024 sent plumes of #ToxicFumes and metal particulates over North Portland and Linnton, the North Peninsula Review discovered that the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality sent an enforcement letter to the company alleging that Radius was operating an unpermitted solid waste disposal site and assessing a $29,580 civil penalty. The notice included an order to submit a fire prevention plan by September 30, 2024. "

Read more:
https://northpeninsulareview.com/radius-scrap-metal-yard-ordered-to-submit-a-fire-prevention-plan-appeals-it/

#ScrapMetal #FireSafety #ToxicAir #PortlandOR #PortlandME

[Thread] It seems that #RadiusRecycling has a history of fires -- and lack of fire prevention plans!

Crews on scene of fire at #PortlandME recycling center

by Matthew Bourgault,WGME
Tue, May 12, 2026

PORTLAND (WGME) -- "The Portland Fire Department says crews are on scene of a fire at Radius Recycling on Riverside Street.

Firefighters say a large pile of scrap metal is on fire."

https://wgme.com/news/local/crews-on-scene-of-fire-at-portland-recycling-center-maine-radius-recycling-scrap-metal

#MaineNews #PortlandME #ScrapMetal #FireSafety #ToxicFumes

[Thread] It seems that #RadiusRecycling has a history of fires -- and lack of fire prevention plans!

Crews on scene of fire at #PortlandME recycling center

by Matthew Bourgault,WGME
Tue, May 12, 2026

PORTLAND (WGME) -- "The Portland Fire Department says crews are on scene of a fire at Radius Recycling on Riverside Street.

Firefighters say a large pile of scrap metal is on fire."

https://wgme.com/news/local/crews-on-scene-of-fire-at-portland-recycling-center-maine-radius-recycling-scrap-metal

#MaineNews #PortlandME #ScrapMetal #FireSafety #ToxicFumes

[Thread] It seems that #RadiusRecycling has a history of fires -- and lack of fire prevention plans!

Crews on scene of fire at #PortlandME recycling center

by Matthew Bourgault,WGME
Tue, May 12, 2026

PORTLAND (WGME) -- "The Portland Fire Department says crews are on scene of a fire at Radius Recycling on Riverside Street.

Firefighters say a large pile of scrap metal is on fire."

https://wgme.com/news/local/crews-on-scene-of-fire-at-portland-recycling-center-maine-radius-recycling-scrap-metal

#MaineNews #PortlandME #ScrapMetal #FireSafety #ToxicFumes

[Thread] It seems that #RadiusRecycling has a history of fires -- and lack of fire prevention plans!

Crews on scene of fire at #PortlandME recycling center

by Matthew Bourgault,WGME
Tue, May 12, 2026

PORTLAND (WGME) -- "The Portland Fire Department says crews are on scene of a fire at Radius Recycling on Riverside Street.

Firefighters say a large pile of scrap metal is on fire."

https://wgme.com/news/local/crews-on-scene-of-fire-at-portland-recycling-center-maine-radius-recycling-scrap-metal

#MaineNews #PortlandME #ScrapMetal #FireSafety #ToxicFumes

[Thread] It seems that #RadiusRecycling has a history of fires -- and lack of fire prevention plans!

Crews on scene of fire at #PortlandME recycling center

by Matthew Bourgault,WGME
Tue, May 12, 2026

PORTLAND (WGME) -- "The Portland Fire Department says crews are on scene of a fire at Radius Recycling on Riverside Street.

Firefighters say a large pile of scrap metal is on fire."

https://wgme.com/news/local/crews-on-scene-of-fire-at-portland-recycling-center-maine-radius-recycling-scrap-metal

#MaineNews #PortlandME #ScrapMetal #FireSafety #ToxicFumes

Checking out #GearLibraries just makes sense

Sharing equipment makes #OutdoorRecreation more accessible, equitable and #sustainable.

By Amy Paradysz, Winter 2025-26

"We're all familiar with the principle behind #libraries: The community shares a collection of books so we can all access media without having to buy, own or store it. Gear libraries are built on the same notion: Sharing equipment makes outdoor recreation more accessible, more equitable and more sustainable. And sometimes it just makes good sense: Do you really want to own that pull-behind ski chariot that you might use once or twice?

"Thanks to a new coalition called the #MaineGearLibraryNetwork, it’s becoming easier to access a wider variety of gear throughout the state. For example, although #KindlingCollective in downtown #PortlandME doesn’t have enough space to stock a wide variety of outdoor apparel, their members can borrow what they need through #MaineGearShare in #BrunswickME at no additional charge.

" 'The network is a growing coalition of community organizations that are working together to make outdoor recreation more accessible, especially for rural, low-income and historically excluded communities,' said Maine GearShare Advancement Manager Emily Mackeown. 'This means that more Mainers can enjoy the outdoors in all seasons.'

"The lending or renting model varies greatly across the network. At some gear libraries, members can check out items for free—and membership may be as simple as having a card to your local library.

"More commonly, there’s a fee to check out items, but gear libraries that are nonprofits or under the auspices of a public library or university can charge less than a for-profit rental business would.

"Sometimes there’s a sliding scale based on socioeconomic factors; basically, people with more resources subsidize gear for those with fewer resources. At some gear libraries, groups like school outing clubs can save a great deal of money by purchasing a membership that covers hundreds of 'participant days' worth of gear, eliminating choices of what gear, exactly, they can afford to borrow."

Learn more:
https://www.greenhealthymaine.com/blog/gear-libraries

#SolarPunkSunday #BorrowDontBuy #SharingEconomy #SpendTimeInNature #Kayaks #Hiking #Maine #OutdoorRecreation

Checking out #GearLibraries just makes sense

Sharing equipment makes #OutdoorRecreation more accessible, equitable and #sustainable.

By Amy Paradysz, Winter 2025-26

"We're all familiar with the principle behind #libraries: The community shares a collection of books so we can all access media without having to buy, own or store it. Gear libraries are built on the same notion: Sharing equipment makes outdoor recreation more accessible, more equitable and more sustainable. And sometimes it just makes good sense: Do you really want to own that pull-behind ski chariot that you might use once or twice?

"Thanks to a new coalition called the #MaineGearLibraryNetwork, it’s becoming easier to access a wider variety of gear throughout the state. For example, although #KindlingCollective in downtown #PortlandME doesn’t have enough space to stock a wide variety of outdoor apparel, their members can borrow what they need through #MaineGearShare in #BrunswickME at no additional charge.

" 'The network is a growing coalition of community organizations that are working together to make outdoor recreation more accessible, especially for rural, low-income and historically excluded communities,' said Maine GearShare Advancement Manager Emily Mackeown. 'This means that more Mainers can enjoy the outdoors in all seasons.'

"The lending or renting model varies greatly across the network. At some gear libraries, members can check out items for free—and membership may be as simple as having a card to your local library.

"More commonly, there’s a fee to check out items, but gear libraries that are nonprofits or under the auspices of a public library or university can charge less than a for-profit rental business would.

"Sometimes there’s a sliding scale based on socioeconomic factors; basically, people with more resources subsidize gear for those with fewer resources. At some gear libraries, groups like school outing clubs can save a great deal of money by purchasing a membership that covers hundreds of 'participant days' worth of gear, eliminating choices of what gear, exactly, they can afford to borrow."

Learn more:
https://www.greenhealthymaine.com/blog/gear-libraries

#SolarPunkSunday #BorrowDontBuy #SharingEconomy #SpendTimeInNature #Kayaks #Hiking #Maine #OutdoorRecreation

Checking out #GearLibraries just makes sense

Sharing equipment makes #OutdoorRecreation more accessible, equitable and #sustainable.

By Amy Paradysz, Winter 2025-26

"We're all familiar with the principle behind #libraries: The community shares a collection of books so we can all access media without having to buy, own or store it. Gear libraries are built on the same notion: Sharing equipment makes outdoor recreation more accessible, more equitable and more sustainable. And sometimes it just makes good sense: Do you really want to own that pull-behind ski chariot that you might use once or twice?

"Thanks to a new coalition called the #MaineGearLibraryNetwork, it’s becoming easier to access a wider variety of gear throughout the state. For example, although #KindlingCollective in downtown #PortlandME doesn’t have enough space to stock a wide variety of outdoor apparel, their members can borrow what they need through #MaineGearShare in #BrunswickME at no additional charge.

" 'The network is a growing coalition of community organizations that are working together to make outdoor recreation more accessible, especially for rural, low-income and historically excluded communities,' said Maine GearShare Advancement Manager Emily Mackeown. 'This means that more Mainers can enjoy the outdoors in all seasons.'

"The lending or renting model varies greatly across the network. At some gear libraries, members can check out items for free—and membership may be as simple as having a card to your local library.

"More commonly, there’s a fee to check out items, but gear libraries that are nonprofits or under the auspices of a public library or university can charge less than a for-profit rental business would.

"Sometimes there’s a sliding scale based on socioeconomic factors; basically, people with more resources subsidize gear for those with fewer resources. At some gear libraries, groups like school outing clubs can save a great deal of money by purchasing a membership that covers hundreds of 'participant days' worth of gear, eliminating choices of what gear, exactly, they can afford to borrow."

Learn more:
https://www.greenhealthymaine.com/blog/gear-libraries

#SolarPunkSunday #BorrowDontBuy #SharingEconomy #SpendTimeInNature #Kayaks #Hiking #Maine #OutdoorRecreation

Checking out #GearLibraries just makes sense

Sharing equipment makes #OutdoorRecreation more accessible, equitable and #sustainable.

By Amy Paradysz, Winter 2025-26

"We're all familiar with the principle behind #libraries: The community shares a collection of books so we can all access media without having to buy, own or store it. Gear libraries are built on the same notion: Sharing equipment makes outdoor recreation more accessible, more equitable and more sustainable. And sometimes it just makes good sense: Do you really want to own that pull-behind ski chariot that you might use once or twice?

"Thanks to a new coalition called the #MaineGearLibraryNetwork, it’s becoming easier to access a wider variety of gear throughout the state. For example, although #KindlingCollective in downtown #PortlandME doesn’t have enough space to stock a wide variety of outdoor apparel, their members can borrow what they need through #MaineGearShare in #BrunswickME at no additional charge.

" 'The network is a growing coalition of community organizations that are working together to make outdoor recreation more accessible, especially for rural, low-income and historically excluded communities,' said Maine GearShare Advancement Manager Emily Mackeown. 'This means that more Mainers can enjoy the outdoors in all seasons.'

"The lending or renting model varies greatly across the network. At some gear libraries, members can check out items for free—and membership may be as simple as having a card to your local library.

"More commonly, there’s a fee to check out items, but gear libraries that are nonprofits or under the auspices of a public library or university can charge less than a for-profit rental business would.

"Sometimes there’s a sliding scale based on socioeconomic factors; basically, people with more resources subsidize gear for those with fewer resources. At some gear libraries, groups like school outing clubs can save a great deal of money by purchasing a membership that covers hundreds of 'participant days' worth of gear, eliminating choices of what gear, exactly, they can afford to borrow."

Learn more:
https://www.greenhealthymaine.com/blog/gear-libraries

#SolarPunkSunday #BorrowDontBuy #SharingEconomy #SpendTimeInNature #Kayaks #Hiking #Maine #OutdoorRecreation

Checking out #GearLibraries just makes sense

Sharing equipment makes #OutdoorRecreation more accessible, equitable and #sustainable.

By Amy Paradysz, Winter 2025-26

"We're all familiar with the principle behind #libraries: The community shares a collection of books so we can all access media without having to buy, own or store it. Gear libraries are built on the same notion: Sharing equipment makes outdoor recreation more accessible, more equitable and more sustainable. And sometimes it just makes good sense: Do you really want to own that pull-behind ski chariot that you might use once or twice?

"Thanks to a new coalition called the #MaineGearLibraryNetwork, it’s becoming easier to access a wider variety of gear throughout the state. For example, although #KindlingCollective in downtown #PortlandME doesn’t have enough space to stock a wide variety of outdoor apparel, their members can borrow what they need through #MaineGearShare in #BrunswickME at no additional charge.

" 'The network is a growing coalition of community organizations that are working together to make outdoor recreation more accessible, especially for rural, low-income and historically excluded communities,' said Maine GearShare Advancement Manager Emily Mackeown. 'This means that more Mainers can enjoy the outdoors in all seasons.'

"The lending or renting model varies greatly across the network. At some gear libraries, members can check out items for free—and membership may be as simple as having a card to your local library.

"More commonly, there’s a fee to check out items, but gear libraries that are nonprofits or under the auspices of a public library or university can charge less than a for-profit rental business would.

"Sometimes there’s a sliding scale based on socioeconomic factors; basically, people with more resources subsidize gear for those with fewer resources. At some gear libraries, groups like school outing clubs can save a great deal of money by purchasing a membership that covers hundreds of 'participant days' worth of gear, eliminating choices of what gear, exactly, they can afford to borrow."

Learn more:
https://www.greenhealthymaine.com/blog/gear-libraries

#SolarPunkSunday #BorrowDontBuy #SharingEconomy #SpendTimeInNature #Kayaks #Hiking #Maine #OutdoorRecreation

The Museum of #Beadwork in #PortlandME has a call for submissions for an upcoming exhibit called "Piercing the Silence".

Does not require beads.

Submission deadline is very soon, May 14 2026.

#craftivism #resistance

Details here: https://www.museumofbeadwork.org/pages/piercing-the-silence

The Museum of #Beadwork in #PortlandME has a call for submissions for an upcoming exhibit called "Piercing the Silence".

Does not require beads.

Submission deadline is very soon, May 14 2026.

#craftivism #resistance

Details here: https://www.museumofbeadwork.org/pages/piercing-the-silence

The Museum of #Beadwork in #PortlandME has a call for submissions for an upcoming exhibit called "Piercing the Silence".

Does not require beads.

Submission deadline is very soon, May 14 2026.

#craftivism #resistance

Details here: https://www.museumofbeadwork.org/pages/piercing-the-silence