asylum seekers
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PublishedDecember 21, 2022
Tens of thousands at U.S.-Mexico border wait for limits to end
Migrants along the U.S. border with Mexico sought shelter from the cold early as restrictions that prevented many from seeking asylum in the U.S. remained in place beyond their anticipated end.
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PublishedDecember 14, 2022
South Portland considers new zoning for homeless shelters to ward off tax increase
The city manager warns of a tax increase of 6% to more than 20% if local hotels keep operating as shelters.
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PublishedDecember 12, 2022
New projects may soon begin to ease housing burden for asylum seekers
Up to 175 units may be available in three communities by spring, with some expected to open as early as this month.
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PublishedDecember 7, 2022
‘It’s overwhelming’: Westbrook faces potential surge of homeless
Local churches, residents and city officials are working to prepare as federal funding for rent assistance and for sheltering asylum seekers ends Jan. 1.
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PublishedDecember 1, 2022
South Portland ramps up adult ed for asylum seekers
The department will offer more English instruction courses and provide transportation to the classes along with translation services.
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PublishedNovember 28, 2022
Portland immigration clinic helps asylum seekers take ‘first step of a very long road’
With help from volunteers and nonprofits, more than 300 new Mainers fleeing persecution in other countries have recently begun the process of securing asylum – and safety.
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PublishedNovember 28, 2022
Coalition of towns hopes to raise money to house asylum seekers
The Greater Portland Council of Governments is trying to fundraise $2 million for a 200-unit transitional housing community.
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PublishedNovember 16, 2022
South Portland votes against contributing funding to asylum-seeker housing
Among the reasons for denying the funding is that there is no guarantee the Portland project would house asylum seekers now living in South Portland, councilors say.
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PublishedSeptember 18, 2022
Immigrants may hold a key to solving Maine’s labor shortage
As more people leave the state's workforce than enter it, new Mainers may play a vital role in filling the gaps.
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PublishedAugust 22, 2022
Avesta Housing plans apartments for asylum seekers in South Portland, Portland
The 100 units are under construction and expected to cost significantly less than hotels currently used as emergency shelters.
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