asylum seekers
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PublishedJuly 29, 2019
Portland prioritizes use of donations for asylum-seekers
Next month the City Council will vote to use the money to provide housing, and possibly reimburse the city and other groups for services rendered.
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PublishedJuly 23, 2019
Several councilors say mayor misinformed asylum seekers about housing options
Mayor Ethan Strimling denies that he has given migrant families a mixed message about refusing housing outside Portland, as the deadline to close the shelter at the Portland Expo approaches.
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PublishedJuly 22, 2019
Asylum seekers look ahead to life after Expo
Portland's latest wave of immigrants are getting the feel of the city as the search continues for more permanent homes for them.
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PublishedJuly 19, 2019
Maine Voices: How to ensure success for newest arrivals
Immigrant-run organizations are doing great work, but there's more the whole community can do to maintain momentum.
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PublishedJuly 18, 2019
Gov. Mills: Aiding asylum seekers also helps Maine economy
Enabling municipalities to extend food and shelter to immigrant families now will help solve our workforce shortage tomorrow.
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PublishedJuly 18, 2019
Gov. Mills takes emergency steps to allow asylum seekers to qualify for state assistance
The new rules will allow asylum seekers to apply for welfare benefits known as General Assistance, which the governor says is consistent with the intent of a 2015 state law that the administration of former Gov. Paul LePage narrowly interpreted.
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PublishedJuly 17, 2019
Brunswick groups hope to provide smooth entry for asylum-seekers
A dozen people have moved into housing at Brunswick Landing, with another 10 expected by the end of the week.
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PublishedJuly 16, 2019
Our View: Maine’s immigrant welcome is contrast to border chaos
Towns and organizations are making sure that Portland doesn't have to bear the burden on its own.
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PublishedJuly 15, 2019
Portland tackles permanent housing, education for asylum-seekers
Five families have moved to Brunswick Landing.
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PublishedJuly 15, 2019
How to use donations for asylum seekers? It’s an $800,000 question
City of Portland staff recommends using some of the money to help pay for costs of running the temporary emergency shelter at the Expo, but immigrant advocates say that would be contrary to the intent of donors.
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