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Root Cellar celebrates new Mainers' progress in English courses

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.

Elvers remain one of the most valuable fish after strong year in Maine

Political Brew: Paid family leave, DeSantis presidential bid, and student loans

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Root Cellar celebrates new Mainers' progress in English courses

Portland plan to build shelter for asylum seekers looks for new location

Portland seeks new spot for shelter for unhoused asylum seekers

Child, 8, dies in US Border Patrol custody in Texas

Maine's US senators recommend Nirav Shah to lead US CDC

Sen. Angus King aims to help secure border, support asylum seekers in new bill

King introduces legislation aimed at securing border, asylum seeker support

Portland to close emergency shelter at Expo in August

Portland Expo to stop serving as emergency shelter in August

Maine to petition federal government to let asylum seekers work

City of Portland concerned about unsheltered homeless population growing as Title 42 ends

How an asylum seeker and Maine family formed a lifelong bond

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