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Across Maine, protesters join in anti-ICE rallies in response to Minnesota killing
Advocates for the homeless population say warming centers are essential in Maine, where it can be dangerous and deadly to go unsheltered during winter months. But in a state with limited services, they say it is increasingly difficult to meet the need in many communities, including those in York County, where there are no spots at overnight facilities for many of the hundreds of people who are homeless.
Maine fire and emergency rescue departments are short-staffed but busier than ever. In Auburn, calls have risen by more than 35% in the past 10 years. Portland has seen a 25% increase since 2016
Maine’s heating season has begun under colder-than-usual conditions. Early indicators suggest fuel delivery and energy assistance are holding steady, but demand for free firewood is rising. Temperatures across much of Maine have run below normal for about the past month, a stretch marked by increased fuel use, though experts say it hasn’t been much out of the ordinary.