BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Members of Bangor’s homeless population have a few different options to get out of the cold and snow overnight.

At one point this fall, The Mansion Church was the only warming center in the city with funding.

Since then, the City of Bangor awarded a total of $120,000 split between two more organizations to operate shelters.

That means The Brick Church’s operation could get up and running starting last month. Their building has room for 70 people, making it the largest warming center in the city.

The overnight shelter typically operates from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., but in the case of extreme cold or snow, they stay open around the clock.

“We have plenty of food and plenty of warm blankets and plenty of space to curl up and relax and read a book. We’ll be open an

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