Afghan evacuees begin to arrive in Maine

The first of what could be as many as 100 Afghan evacuees to come to Maine arrived at Portland International Jetport on Thursday.

Hundreds of asylum seekers wait in Portland-area hotels because apartments are so scarce

More than 300 immigrants who arrived in Portland recently are waiting for permanent housing in a tight rental market.

Amazon, Chobani, more than 30 companies vow to hire Afghan refugees

33 companies said they were joining the Tent Coalition for Afghan Refugees, a coalition founded by Hamdi Ulukaya, the founder and CEO of yogurt and food company Chobani.

Maine could see as many as 100 Afghan refugees by spring

Afghan citizens are being relocated to Maine after being evacuated from their home country following the Taliban takeover last month.

White House asks Congress to pass emergency funding for disaster aid

The White House is asking for $14 billion in aid to respond to natural disasters that occurred before Hurricane Ida, as well as $6.4 billion to pay for the ongoing relocation of tens of thousands of Afghans who partnered with the U.S. during the war in Afghanistan.

U.S. expects to admit more than 50,000 evacuated Afghans

The secretary of homeland security says tens of thousands of Afghans have been admitted into the United States since the fall of Kabul and more are expected.

Our View: Afghan refugees should be welcomed to Maine

Gov. Mills should join the state chief executives who are publicly offering support for the people whose lives are at risk because they helped U.S. forces.

Portland celebrates its welcoming nature with ‘The Walk’ for refugee children

The art-and-culture festival begins with a free concert at 6 p.m. Wednesday on the Eastern Prom.

A visceral account of a refugee’s desperation

Omar El Akkad's novel about a Syrian boy's panicked flight is a testament to the impossible predicament confronted by millions of people.

Letter: Iftin is spot-on about need for refugees in Maine