asylum seekers Archives - The Portland Press Herald

More than 130 asylum-seekers remain at Portland Expo as deadline nears

by Michael Kelley August 13, 2019August 13, 2019

As of Tuesday, the city had found housing for 156 individuals.

Maine, News

Maine hosts give weary migrant families time to rest – and hope

by Randy Billings August 13, 2019August 13, 2019

Some Maine families have opened their homes to recently arrived asylum seekers, who have spent months in temporary shelters and, in some cases, government detention centers.

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: Trump’s rule punishes legal immigrants

by The Editorial Board August 13, 2019December 27, 2019

Using the full power of the U.S. government to add to the misery of people without power is cruel and pointless.

Maine, News

Families seeking a fresh start in Lewiston while waiting for asylum

by Lindsay Tice August 9, 2019August 9, 2019

Ten families are moving from the shelter at the Portland Expo to apartments in Lewiston as they await action on their applications for asylum in the United States.

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Generosity toward asylum seekers should also be extended to Portland’s homeless

by Rich West Special to the Press Herald August 9, 2019December 27, 2019

Imagine what could happen if politicians, banks, businesses, landlords and volunteers were similarly engaged in helping those without homes.

Maine, News

Health officials handling 2 cases of chickenpox among asylum seekers at Portland Expo

by Joe Lawlor August 5, 2019August 5, 2019

The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention has been testing and providing vaccinations for asylum seekers temporarily housed at the Expo, with 2 cases confirmed among children.