Blocking terror victims from our shores could erode alliances we’ve made in troubled nations.
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Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine, News
Two Kittery restaurants join ‘sanctuary’ movement to protect immigrant workers
Though owner Michael Landgarten hires workers who have visas, he believes there is ‘considerable fear’ about deportations in an industry that relies on immigrant workers.
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Posted inMaine, News
Idea to allow noncitizen immigrants to vote in Portland faces hurdles
It needs support from city residents and possibly state legislators, and a similar initiative failed locally in 2010, but Mayor Strimling hopes times have changed.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Trump should follow Reagan’s precedent: Make ‘illegal aliens’ legal
Immigration policy must be reformed to give them a path to citizenship – and an obligation to pay taxes.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Former Portland couple plead guilty to arranging sham marriages
Natives of Russia and Belarus conspired with U.S. citizens to obtain green cards.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
A nation that has lost its way needs to overcome greed and indifference
Our dire situation demands passionate activism on the climate, income inequality, poverty, violence and more.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: As LePage scorns newcomers, cities welcome them to Maine’s workforce
Efforts in Portland and Bangor to help immigrants access job services could benefit both businesses and the state’s budget.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Mainers should shun reviled Briton who campaigned for Brexit
Citing animosity and fears for his family’s safety, Nigel Farage says he is considering making a move to Maine.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Chancellor Merkel wrong to call for German veil ban
Regulating future inflows of immigrants is the right thing to do, but pandering to anti-Muslim sentiment is not.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Maine Observer: That day, there was room in the square
But as religious folk prepared separate celebrations of peace, was there room in their hearts to ignore recent words of hate?