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Maine Immigration
Root Cellar celebrates new Mainers' progress in English courses
Maine Immigration
Portland plan to build shelter for asylum seekers looks for new location
City staff told NEWS CENTER Maine that Portland would no longer pursue the 280-bed location at Blueberry Road.
Maine Immigration
Portland seeks new spot for shelter for unhoused asylum seekers
Portland staff and a developer are looking for a new location to house asylum seekers after calling off further work on a potential site on Blueberry Road.
Nation World
Child, 8, dies in US Border Patrol custody in Texas
Her death comes a week after a 17-year-old Honduran boy died in U.S. Health and Human Services Department custody.
Local News
Maine's US senators recommend Nirav Shah to lead US CDC
The U.S. CDC's current director, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, is stepping down in June. Dr. Shah is currently second in command as the agency's deputy director.
National Politics
Sen. Angus King aims to help secure border, support asylum seekers in new bill
In addition to increasing resources for Customs and Border Protection and strengthening penalties for illegal crossings, the bill also aims to help asylum seekers.
Politics
King introduces legislation aimed at securing border, asylum seeker support
King said the Border Management, Security, and Assistance Act is not meant to replace comprehensive immigration reform, but addresses some immediate emergencies.
Maine Immigration
Portland to close emergency shelter at Expo in August
City staff said they are trying to figure out a new emergency shelter location while trying to get as many of the families into housing as possible.
Housing
Portland Expo to stop serving as emergency shelter in August
City staff say they have not set an exact date yet, but they are meeting next week to discuss a plan.
Politics
Maine to petition federal government to let asylum seekers work
Democratic Gov. Janet Mills has signed a bill directing Maine’s labor commissioner to petition the federal government for a waiver allowing asylum seekers to work.
Maine Immigration
City of Portland concerned about unsheltered homeless population growing as Title 42 ends
City shelters are already at capacity, so staff are directing any newly arriving asylum seekers to find housing on their own.
Maine Immigration
How an asylum seeker and Maine family formed a lifelong bond
In January, Jeff Marion of Westbrook began teaching English to asylum seekers at Portland Adult Education. He and his wife, Jenna, then welcomed one into their home.
Maine Immigration
Portland plan to build shelter for asylum seekers looks for new location
City staff told NEWS CENTER Maine that Portland would no longer pursue the 280-bed location at Blueberry Road.
Maine Immigration
Portland seeks new spot for shelter for unhoused asylum seekers
Portland staff and a developer are looking for a new location to house asylum seekers after calling off further work on a potential site on Blueberry Road.
Nation World
Child, 8, dies in US Border Patrol custody in Texas
Her death comes a week after a 17-year-old Honduran boy died in U.S. Health and Human Services Department custody.
Local News
Maine's US senators recommend Nirav Shah to lead US CDC
The U.S. CDC's current director, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, is stepping down in June. Dr. Shah is currently second in command as the agency's deputy director.
National Politics
Sen. Angus King aims to help secure border, support asylum seekers in new bill
In addition to increasing resources for Customs and Border Protection and strengthening penalties for illegal crossings, the bill also aims to help asylum seekers.
Politics
King introduces legislation aimed at securing border, asylum seeker support
King said the Border Management, Security, and Assistance Act is not meant to replace comprehensive immigration reform, but addresses some immediate emergencies.
Maine Immigration
Portland to close emergency shelter at Expo in August
City staff said they are trying to figure out a new emergency shelter location while trying to get as many of the families into housing as possible.
Housing
Portland Expo to stop serving as emergency shelter in August
City staff say they have not set an exact date yet, but they are meeting next week to discuss a plan.
Politics
Maine to petition federal government to let asylum seekers work
Democratic Gov. Janet Mills has signed a bill directing Maine’s labor commissioner to petition the federal government for a waiver allowing asylum seekers to work.
Maine Immigration
City of Portland concerned about unsheltered homeless population growing as Title 42 ends
City shelters are already at capacity, so staff are directing any newly arriving asylum seekers to find housing on their own.
Maine Immigration
How an asylum seeker and Maine family formed a lifelong bond
In January, Jeff Marion of Westbrook began teaching English to asylum seekers at Portland Adult Education. He and his wife, Jenna, then welcomed one into their home.
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