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Governor Mills Warns of 1,200 Potential Evictions in Maine

11/18/2025

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Governor Janet Mills (D-Maine) warns that more than 1,200 Maine residents could lose housing under a HUD directive from U.S. President Donald Trump.
The directive reallocates funding from the Continuum of Care program, which supports over 1,800 people, to transitional housing.
Mills plans to consult with Maine's congressional delegation and Maine Attorney General about possible legal action.
Critics say the changes will increase homelessness and strain local resources.

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Governor Janet Mills (D-Maine) warns that more than 1,200 Maine residents could lose housing under a HUD directive from U.S. President Donald Trump.
The directive reallocates funding from the Continuum of Care program, which supports over 1,800 people, to transitional housing.
Mills plans to consult with Maine's congressional delegation and Maine Attorney General about possible legal action.
Critics say the changes will increase homelessness and strain local resources.