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Published
August 11, 2023

Local nonprofits deliver mattresses to Lewiston families in need

In total, 60 mattresses were delivered to asylum-seekers in need Friday.
Published
August 10, 2023

Campus of former Unity College going up for sale

It follows sweeping changes for Unity Environmental University and the future use of its campus.
Published
August 9, 2023

As deadline to close Portland Expo shelter looms, about 200 asylum seekers still need housing

The city says it is working to connect the remaining asylum seekers at the Expo with other housing ahead of an Aug. 16 deadline.
Published
August 3, 2023

Biden’s asylum restrictions for migrants may remain in place, federal appeals court rules

Federal judge Jon S. Tigar had ruled against Biden asylum rules that penalize migrants who cross the border illegally and reward those who schedule appointments.
Published
July 26, 2023

A city growing in diversity is attracting more diverse theater this summer

Arts residency Hogfish opens 'CarmXn' on Wednesday, and Portland Theater Festival is in rehearsals for 'Sanctuary City.'

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Published
July 25, 2023

Judge blocks Biden administration’s policy limiting asylum for migrants but delays enforcement

The new rule imposes severe limitations on migrants seeking asylum but includes room for exceptions and does not apply to children traveling alone.
Published
July 22, 2023

Feeling well grounded in Lewiston: How 2 Afghan pilots came to Lewiston

After the Taliban stormed Kabul two years ago, two pilots lost their homes and came to the U.S. Now, they hope to fly in Maine.
Published
July 21, 2023

Maine delegation gets backing of U.S. Chamber in push to speed work permits for asylum seekers

Both Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-1st District, and Republican Sen. Susan Collins have introduced similar bills in their respective chambers to shorten wait periods for asylum seekers who want to work.
Published
July 17, 2023

From Afghanistan to Maine: How Nazifa Haidari and 2 of her children came to Lewiston

One asylum seeker from Afghanistan shares her family's story and her continuing efforts to reunite with her husband and children left during the United States withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021.
Published
July 17, 2023

Portland is bringing back home-share program for asylum seekers

Hosts in Portland will be eligible for payment but are being asked to commit to a longer time frame than in 2019, when a voluntary program was used to house people leaving the Portland Expo.