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Published
June 25, 2019

Portland delays decision on support for asylum-seekers

City Council awaits action by Gov. Mills before determining how fund would be administered.
Published
June 24, 2019

Portland volunteers aid asylum-seekers as transition plan develops

Food and entertainment are among the things Mainers are providing for migrants from Africa.
Published
June 23, 2019

The View From Here: Conspiracy theory takes hold in Maine GOP

What looks like genuine concern about people who are homeless may really be something much more sinister.
Published
June 22, 2019

Maine Voices: After heroic journey, asylum seekers face harrowing trip through our immigration system

We need to demand comprehensive reform and fight policies that dismantle due process and access to justice.
Published
June 21, 2019

Our View: State should do more with migrant response

Since the Legislature adjourned without clarifying a gap in the law, the Mills administration must act.

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Published
June 19, 2019

Some asylum seekers move on, leaving fewer families sheltering at Portland Expo

While African migrants who came from the southern U.S. border wait at an emergency shelter in Portland, some may be moving on to Canada because of immigration fears.
Published
June 19, 2019

Maine House votes to relax welfare restrictions on asylum seekers

The bill, which has gained urgency following the surge of asylum seekers to Portland, provides no money but directs DHHS to offer non-citizens welfare 'within available resources.'
Published
June 19, 2019

The Wrap: Money is raised, restaurants open, people die before their time

A food truck rolls into town, a Basque cider bar is on its way, and bakers band together to "raise dough" for asylum seekers.
Published
June 17, 2019

Westbrook considers helping asylum seekers

Residents and city councilors are divided on whether municipal government should be involved in helping the immigrants.
Published
June 17, 2019

Portlanders welcome asylum seekers, but also worry about financial strain on taxpayers

Some residents are proud of the city's open-arms approach, while others question what the long-term obligations will be.