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State to create additional housing for asylum seekers

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'You're ready': How South Portland's mayor knew when to run for office

She is the first Somali American mayor in the country and the first woman of color to serve as South Portland’s mayor.
Maine Immigration

Cultural foods on the menu in Maine's largest school district

After success in Westbrook, local chefs have been gathering taste test results from students and will add three recipes to Portland lunches in the fall.
Maine Immigration

Maine's Afghan community packs Portland Expo for Eid celebration

This Eid celebration was an opportunity for the state's existing Afghan community to welcome those just arriving in Maine, organizers said.
Maine Immigration

Afghan community in Portland celebrates Eid

Eid is a Muslim holiday that marks the end of the month-long Ramadan, which includes dawn-to-sunset fasting.
Maine Immigration

Portland no longer guarantees shelter upon arrival to city

According to a letter sent by city staff to organizations at the southern border, Portland has no further shelter or hotel capacity
Business

Maine nonprofit helps immigrant-owned businesses get financial support

"Immigrants continue to be our future. And if they do well, we all would do well."
History

This Irish immigrant, the 'Ringleader,' helped shape the foundations of Fort Fairfield

Far from home, an Irishman headed into the northern Maine woods for work but quickly saw a way to profit.
Maine Immigration

Maine Sens. King and Collins to travel abroad to support Ukrainian refugees

Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King will travel with eight other senators to Poland and Germany this weekend.
Maine Immigration

27 Romanians turned back after illegally crossing into Maine

Border patrol officials say four vehicles crossed the border near Union Corners, south of Houlton.
Maine Immigration

Maine senators want more seasonal worker visas

U.S. Senators Angus King and Susan Collins have joined the push, calling on the Biden administration to help businesses hire enough workers.
Maine Immigration

City of Portland, social services organizations overwhelmed by surging number of asylum seekers

According to city staff, Portland is housing 727 asylum seekers at its shelters and 10 area hotels.

Bangor Parks and Recreation forced to keep Dakin Pool closed this summer

Bangor celebrates 30th anniversary of Pride

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State to create additional housing for asylum seekers

'You're ready': How South Portland's mayor knew when to run for office

Cultural foods on the menu in Maine's largest school district

Maine's Afghan community packs Portland Expo for Eid celebration

Afghan community in Portland celebrates Eid

Portland no longer guarantees shelter upon arrival to city

Maine nonprofit helps immigrant-owned businesses get financial support

This Irish immigrant, the 'Ringleader,' helped shape the foundations of Fort Fairfield

Maine Sens. King and Collins to travel abroad to support Ukrainian refugees

27 Romanians turned back after illegally crossing into Maine

Maine senators want more seasonal worker visas

City of Portland, social services organizations overwhelmed by surging number of asylum seekers

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