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Fact-checking claims made during Maine's first gubernatorial debate

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Fact-checking claims made during Maine's first gubernatorial 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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'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.

'You have failed us': Maine lobstermen face federal regulators over new rules

NOAA holds public meeting with Maine fishermen over new regulations

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Maine's Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and more | Maine | NewsCenterMaine.com

Fact-checking claims made during Maine's first gubernatorial debate

Bangor expects at least 20 refugees this fall

One year after U.S. withrawal, Maine organizations continue to support Afghan evacuees

Avesta Housing works to develop 100 housing units for asylum seekers

Immigrants' rights groups concerned about housing asylum seekers in Portland area

Volunteer program helps asylum seekers navigate public transit

Greater Portland Council of Governments announces fundraising effort to create housing for asylum seekers

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

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