asylum seekers
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PublishedJuly 12, 2020
Brunswick nonprofit working to get bikes for asylum seekers, locals in need
The need was born from what organizers described as 'severe transportation limitations' in Brunswick.
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PublishedJuly 3, 2020
Maine Voices: Proposed rules would eliminate asylum protections for most New Mainers
On humane, personal and economic grounds, Mainers must speak up against these rules. A public comment period ends July 15.
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PublishedApril 14, 2020
Detained immigrants plead for masks, protection from virus
The coronavirus is spreading in immigration detention, with more than 70 detainees in 12 states testing positive and hundreds of others under quarantine.
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PublishedApril 12, 2020
Brunswick’s asylum seekers healthy amid pandemic, but impact on immigration process is unknown
According to cultural broker Nsiona Nguizani, the families are practicing social distancing, but have been retraumatized by the coronavirus pandemic. He is their only 'outside' person.
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PublishedMarch 19, 2020
As virus spreads, groups try to educate Maine immigrants about the risks
But language and cultural barriers make it difficult to get the message out.
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PublishedFebruary 19, 2020
Freeport library group knits for homeless, asylum seekers
Armed with knitting needles and donated yarn, Freeport librarians Meghan Fogg and Courtney Sparks created an outlet for 'introverts out there that want to make a difference.'
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PublishedFebruary 11, 2020
Reimbursements coming for services rendered to asylum seekers
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PublishedFebruary 6, 2020
Brunswick receives $70,000 from Portland to pay cultural broker
The money only scratches the surface of what is needed, as the total cost of assisting asylum seekers is thought to be $400,000.
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PublishedFebruary 4, 2020
Portland pays out $141,000 to groups that helped asylum seekers
City officials announce that they are distributing the donations to 11 groups who helped the city accommodate nearly 450 asylum seekers last summer.
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PublishedJanuary 7, 2020
Cape Elizabeth library collects donations for asylum-seekers
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