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Published
June 20, 2019

Help refugees, but don’t raise taxes, residents say

The Westbrook council made no decision Monday but likely will consider taking some action at its July 1 meeting.
Published
June 20, 2019

Our View: Tighter Portland shelter policy won’t end homelessness

A lack of affordable housing and a lack of mental health treatment are among the forces that drive needy people to the streets.
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

Portland’s neighbors pledge to help find homes and other assistance for asylum seekers

Leaders from 6 Greater Portland communities say they will seek housing for close to 90 families who are now staying in city shelters.
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.

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Published
June 18, 2019

Maine Voices: Expectations of men are changing, so where do we go from here?

Opening up to the one closest to us is difficult but can also lead to healing.
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

Portland looks to house African migrants as councilors discuss aid

With the flow of asylum seekers apparently slowing, City Manager Jon Jennings says the city is beginning to look for housing for over 200 people who came to Portland from the southern border.
Published
June 17, 2019

Closing arguments pushed back a day in murder trial of John D. Williams

The defense is considering calling a final witness, who would try to rebut the state's reconstruction of the shooting that killed Cpl. Eugene Cole last year.
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.