While African migrants who came from the southern U.S. border wait at an emergency shelter in Portland, some may be moving on to Canada because of immigration fears.
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Portland’s neighbors pledge to help find homes and other assistance for asylum seekers
Leaders from 6 Greater Portland communities say they will seek housing for close to 90 families who are now staying in city shelters.
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Maine House votes to relax welfare restrictions on asylum seekers
The bill, which has gained urgency following the surge of asylum seekers to Portland, provides no money but directs DHHS to offer non-citizens welfare ‘within available resources.’
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Westbrook considers helping asylum seekers
Residents and city councilors are divided on whether municipal government should be involved in helping the immigrants.
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Our View: Welcome home, asylum seekers
The short-term disruption of a large number of immigrants should not obscure the real meaning of this event.
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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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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.