The short-term disruption of a large number of immigrants should not obscure the real meaning of this event.
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Dozens of Mainers from around the world become U.S. citizens in ceremonies in Portland
They hail from 30 countries around the globe and they all have made a life here in Maine.
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Our View: On migrants, state should follow Portland’s lead
Helping asylum seekers now will pay off for Maine’s future.
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South Portland council considers ways to help asylum seekers
City councilors discuss spending as much as $100,000 and organizing a regional effort to help deal with the surge in asylum seekers coming to Portland from the southern border.
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Marc A. Thiessen: Don’t downplay Trump’s role in U.S.-Mexico immigration deal – his strategy worked
The president’s threat of tariffs is what forced Mexico to take steps to reduce the flow of migrants across its northern border.
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Maine’s congressional delegation reacts to influx of asylum seekers
All four members point to the need for comprehensive immigration reform.
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Asylum seekers from Africa describe difficult journeys to Maine
They traveled for months through Central America after fleeing violence and instability at home.
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Maine House rejects proposals barring non-citizens from voting
Opponents said the 2 proposed constitutional amendments were unnecessary because state law already says only U.S. citizens can vote in ‘any election’ in Maine.
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Trump administration cancels English classes, soccer, legal aid for migrant children
The administration said the influx of immigrants at the southern border is creating budget pressures.
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Jim Fossel: Maine Legislature heading into crunch time
Majority Democrats in Augusta are moving major pieces of legislation that will push the state further to the left.