asylum seekers
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PublishedDecember 23, 2019
Episcopal cathedral in Portland to open warming center for asylum seekers
Starting on Christmas, St. Luke's parish hall will be open as a daytime shelter on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
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PublishedDecember 19, 2019
Our View: Maine government should lead on asylum-seeker aid
Helping today's refugees is an investment in tomorrow's workforce.
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PublishedDecember 17, 2019
City struggles to house latest group of asylum seekers
Since Nov. 18, 188 new arrivals have no where to go during daytime hours.
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PublishedDecember 13, 2019
Sen. Collins introduces bill to let asylum seekers work sooner, bucking Trump plan
The bipartisan measure runs counter to a White House proposal to double the waiting period, and is similar to one proposed by Democratic Rep. Chellie Pingree and supported by independent Sen. Angus King.
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PublishedDecember 12, 2019
Influx of asylum seekers fills Portland’s overflow shelters
Nearly 170 people, most from sub-Saharan Africa, have arrived in Portland in the past three weeks and city officials say they've run out of space to shelter them.
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PublishedDecember 9, 2019
YMCA serving as overflow site for newest asylum seekers
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PublishedDecember 5, 2019
To serve nearly 100 asylum seekers, Brunswick looks to bolster staffing
An assistant would allow Cultural Broker Nsiona Nguizani to “handle some of the more complex issues,” instead of the routine responsibilities, Town Manager John Eldridge told the council this week.
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PublishedDecember 2, 2019
Application process begins for reimbursement from asylum seeker fund
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PublishedNovember 29, 2019
Maine Voices: Legislature missed opportunity by failing to propose bills supporting asylum seekers
Helping new Mainers make a life here would both address workforce needs and diversify our communities.
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PublishedNovember 27, 2019
Commentary: Restore asylum for women fleeing abuse and death
A new bill would reopen a door to women and children fleeing abuse that had been closed by the Trump administration.
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