In the words of poet Emma Lazarus, “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free … ”
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Hundreds gather in Lewiston to support Somali Mainers
Recent negative comments from President Donald Trump inspired a celebration of Somali Mainers in Lewiston on Saturday.
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Trump comments instill mix of fear and resilience in Maine’s Somali community
Somali Americans in Maine say the president’s rhetoric places an unfair target on an already vulnerable group.
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Court blocks commercial driver’s license change that impacted Maine immigrants, offering reprieve for now
Despite the ruling, leaders of some organizations that work with new Mainers aren’t confident it will stick and say many immigrants have already moved on to other career goals.
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Court blocks new rules limiting which immigrants can get commercial drivers’ licenses
The federal appeals court said the federal government didn’t follow proper procedure in drafting the rule that could affect 200 people in Maine and failed to ‘articulate a satisfactory explanation for how the rule would promote safety.’
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Federal CDL change leaves Maine’s immigrant drivers — and employers — in limbo
New restrictions have led to a scramble at Greater Portland Metro, which halted a training program coordinated by Portland Adult Education and said more than 10% of its drivers are at risk of losing their commercial licenses.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Repeal of federal English learners guidance could signal bigger changes for Maine students
Federal and state laws still require schools to serve students who are learning English, but Maine educators worry the change could be a sign of future impacts on funding or obligations to multilingual students.
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Immigrant owners are preserving Maine’s variety stores and markets
New Mainers are buying and operating village markets and variety stores across the state, often in rural areas where they are preserving the only retail access to gas, groceries and other necessities for miles around.
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Immigrant owners are preserving Maine’s variety stores and markets
New Mainers are buying and operating village markets and variety stores across the state, often in rural areas where they are preserving the only retail access to gas, groceries and other necessities for miles around.
Posted inMaine, Religion and Values
How Maine churches are reckoning with fear of immigration raids
Faith leaders are working to set up protocols for interacting with federal agents and ensuring immigrants know their rights, as well as helping to launch an ICE watch initiative.