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Maine Immigration
New state office to help integrate immigrants into Maine's workforce
Maine Immigration
Immigrants play vital role in filling Maine workforce gap, state report says
As more baby boomers retire, state economic reports say immigrants play a vital role in filling the workforce gap.
Maine Immigration
Gorham church housing asylum seekers after using state funds to renovate
The First Parish Church of Gorham transformed unused office space into living quarters for 16 people.
Housing
Gorham church housing asylum seekers after using state funds to renovate
The First Parish Church of Gorham transformed unused office space into living quarters for 16 people.
Housing
Mills administration asks Legislature for $16M for Emergency Housing Relief Fund
They say that fund is helping fight homelessness, and data show it has already been successful.
Maine Immigration
Hotel used by Portland as shelter cited by city inspectors for health code violations
The city has used the Motel 6 as shelter for asylum seekers and people experiencing homelessness, but the nightly rate recently spiked.
Housing
Hotel used by Portland as shelter cited by city inspectors for health code violations
The city has used the Motel 6 as shelter for asylum seekers and people experiencing homelessness, but the nightly rate recently spiked.
Maine Immigration
Portland plans to phase out use of Motel 6 hotel as shelter after health code issues
The city has used the hotel for years as overflow space for people who are homeless and others seeking asylum.
Maine Politics
Multiple bills aim to support foreign-trained physicians to address Maine workforce shortages
The two bills were based on recommendations given by a commission tasked to better support foreign-trained physicians and medical workers living in Maine.
Maine Politics
Health care worker shortage in Maine could get relief with passage of two bills
There's an effort underway to help fill in the gaps with experienced professionals who may otherwise be out of the health workforce. Here's how it could work.
Maine Immigration
No, Maine is not planning to bring 75,000 asylum seekers by 2030
Several claims made by the Maine GOP in February target the state's spending on social services for asylum seekers. Many of the claims hold truth, but need context.
Maine Immigration
Maine lawmakers advance bill to create the Office of New Americans
The bill would create a two-person office within the Maine state government working to improve the incorporation of immigrants into Maine.
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