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Local News
Yes, asylum seekers wanting to work in Maine are hindered by a federal law
Portland
40 Maine children officially become U.S. citizens Thursday
Two citizenship ceremonies were held at the Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine in Portland.
Maine Immigration
Local organizations continue push to create housing for asylum seekers
The Greater Portland Council of Government is working to raise money as part of a project to build 200 transitional housing units for asylum seekers.
South Portland
Avesta Housing preparing to open residential complex for asylum seekers
The new 52-unit building on Westbrook Street in South Portland includes a mix of efficiency, up to three-bedroom apartments.
Politics
Fact-checking claims made during Maine's first gubernatorial debate
We fact-checked several claims made by Gov. Janet Mills and Republican candidate Paul LePage during Tuesday's debate.
Bangor
Bangor expects at least 20 refugees this fall
Last December, the federal government gave Catholic Charities Maine the green light to resettle up to 50 refugees in Bangor.
Maine Immigration
One year after U.S. withrawal, Maine organizations continue to support Afghan evacuees
The Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine and Catholic Charities are licensed resettlement agencies in the state and have supported Afghans fleeing violence.
Maine Immigration
Avesta Housing works to develop 100 housing units for asylum seekers
Avesta Housing hopes to move asylum seekers from hotels and into the apartment units towards the end of the year.
Local News
Immigrants' rights groups concerned about housing asylum seekers in Portland area
Two hotels currently serving as temporary shelters will no longer take in people on any type of assistance program starting Jan. 1, 2023.
Maine Immigration
Volunteer program helps asylum seekers navigate public transit
"I came from there," project visionary Guy Mpoyi said. "I know how much it is challenging."
Maine Immigration
Greater Portland Council of Governments announces fundraising effort to create housing for asylum seekers
GPCOG hopes to raise $1.5 million as part of a plan to create 200 transitional housing to use to shelter asylum seekers currently staying in hotels.
Maine Immigration
State to create additional housing for asylum seekers
State officials said they don't know where a planned temporary emergency shelter would be located or when it would open.
Portland
40 Maine children officially become U.S. citizens Thursday
Two citizenship ceremonies were held at the Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine in Portland.
Maine Immigration
Local organizations continue push to create housing for asylum seekers
The Greater Portland Council of Government is working to raise money as part of a project to build 200 transitional housing units for asylum seekers.
South Portland
Avesta Housing preparing to open residential complex for asylum seekers
The new 52-unit building on Westbrook Street in South Portland includes a mix of efficiency, up to three-bedroom apartments.
Politics
Fact-checking claims made during Maine's first gubernatorial debate
We fact-checked several claims made by Gov. Janet Mills and Republican candidate Paul LePage during Tuesday's debate.
Bangor
Bangor expects at least 20 refugees this fall
Last December, the federal government gave Catholic Charities Maine the green light to resettle up to 50 refugees in Bangor.
Maine Immigration
One year after U.S. withrawal, Maine organizations continue to support Afghan evacuees
The Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine and Catholic Charities are licensed resettlement agencies in the state and have supported Afghans fleeing violence.
Maine Immigration
Avesta Housing works to develop 100 housing units for asylum seekers
Avesta Housing hopes to move asylum seekers from hotels and into the apartment units towards the end of the year.
Local News
Immigrants' rights groups concerned about housing asylum seekers in Portland area
Two hotels currently serving as temporary shelters will no longer take in people on any type of assistance program starting Jan. 1, 2023.
Maine Immigration
Volunteer program helps asylum seekers navigate public transit
"I came from there," project visionary Guy Mpoyi said. "I know how much it is challenging."
Maine Immigration
Greater Portland Council of Governments announces fundraising effort to create housing for asylum seekers
GPCOG hopes to raise $1.5 million as part of a plan to create 200 transitional housing to use to shelter asylum seekers currently staying in hotels.
Maine Immigration
State to create additional housing for asylum seekers
State officials said they don't know where a planned temporary emergency shelter would be located or when it would open.
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