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PublishedOctober 17, 2023
Massachusetts governor warns state’s shelter system is nearing capacity
As a 'right-to-shelter' state, Massachusetts is legally required to provide shelter to eligible families.
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PublishedSeptember 4, 2023
Commentary: Businesses need reform of asylum seeker work authorization
Lots of red tape stands between new Mainers and the labor force. Fortunately, a common-sense solution is on the table.
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PublishedAugust 30, 2023
Our View: To invest in immigrant pupils is to invest in the future
A big effort by Maine schools to accommodate English language learners will have a big return for their communities.
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PublishedAugust 28, 2023
Local schools make last-minute push to prepare for new students from asylum-seeking families
In Freeport and Sanford, schools have hired English instructors and made other adjustments needed to welcome dozens of new students.
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PublishedAugust 17, 2023
Freeport hotel home to 40 asylum-seeking families after Portland closes arena shelter
The City of Portland negotiated a yearlong contract with Freeport's Casco Bay Inn to house 40 asylum-seeking families, who will choose to enroll their children in either Portland or Freeport school systems.
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PublishedAugust 11, 2023
Local nonprofits deliver mattresses to Lewiston families in need
In total, 60 mattresses were delivered to asylum-seekers in need Friday.
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PublishedAugust 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.
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PublishedJuly 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.
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PublishedJuly 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.
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PublishedJuly 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.
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