A new 24/7 warming center opened its doors this week just in time for the first winter storm of the season. Located at 70 Horton St. in Lewiston, the Alter L/A Emergency Warming Center can shelter up to 100 people.

While anyone can use the space to get warm during the winter months, the nonprofit Kaydenz Kitchen has plans to launch a 24-hour homeless shelter at the same location sometime in 2026.

Administrative Director Linda Scott said Androscoggin County's first low-barrier shelter will not eliminate homelessness in the area, but could make a significant difference by providing around-the-clock services.

"We're currently working with an architect," Scott said. "We need to build out a kitchen, showers, and laundry facility. We want to have everything available when we open up as a sh

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