It reflects badly on the state Republican Party that Vice Chairman Nick Isgro’s hateful tweets are still up under the Maine Republican Party banner.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Without the Irish, there would be no United States of America
St. Patrick’s Day is a good time to reflect on how immigrants who were sympathetic to the cause of independence ensured our liberty.
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Posted inMaine
Churches bring huge donation to Portland’s overflowing family shelter
The collection of winter clothing and personal care supplies was organized in response to a Maine Sunday Telegram report about immigrant families who fled violence and came to seek asylum.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Bill to exclude non-citizens sparks State House debate over voting rights
A Republican lawmaker wants a constitutional amendment to allow only citizens to cast ballots in state and local elections – something state law already does.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Court considers racial profiling claim against Maine state trooper
A federal appeals court in Boston is looking at whether an undocumented immigrant from Honduras was the victim of unlawful detention.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: Maine’s future can be younger
The ‘beer bros’ aren’t the only ones with ideas about how to attract young newcomers.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Politics
Worker visas for special skills in doubt as immigration crackdown widens
H-1B visas are being denied or delayed under changes in federal law, contradicting the presidents promise of continued entry for qualified workers.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: New Mainers face barriers to full entry
Though immigrants are driving growth in Maine, there are still some things holding them back.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Marc A. Thiessen: Trump forcing Republicans to choose between fidelity to him or to the Constitution
If his national emergency declaration prevails in court, it will be a disaster for limited government.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Legislators may ease path to job licensing to bolster opportunity in Maine
New Mainers are especially likely to wind up underemployed when state won’t recognize foreign credentials.