Collins is calling on the Department of Homeland Security to stop sending asylum seekers to Maine without first verifying a community’s capacity to help.
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Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Surge of asylum seekers means children wait weeks to be screened for school enrollment
The district has shifted some staff responsibilities and is working to hire an additional staff member to help try to keep up with the influx of new students, many of whom are multilingual learners who often need substantial support.
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Posted inLocal & State
Temporary shelter for asylum seekers opens at Salvation Army in Portland
The shelter, which is being run by the Maine Immigrants’ Rights Coalition with state funding, was already at capacity when it opened Monday.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine delegation needs to be louder on asylum seeker work authorization
Recent reporting proves our state, in particular, can’t wait any longer for a rule change.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Influx of asylum seekers pushing Portland to brink of its ability to serve those in need
Roughly 80 people have been arriving per week since Jan. 1, putting the city in a dire situation and in need of more help, officials say.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
South Portland gives first OK to homeless shelter plan
The plan, which allows different sizes of shelters to be built in specific areas, gets preliminary approval and goes to an enactment vote March 7.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Asylum seekers to move in to new South Portland apartments
Avesta Housing has received an occupancy permit for West End II and will begin moving asylum seekers in within a few weeks.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: End homelessness and welcome asylum seekers – Maine can do both
State and federal leaders should come together to establish an effective asylum seeker resettlement program.
Posted inLocal & State
At Portland’s Family Shelter, people sleep sitting up – but state help is on the way
City staff and immigrants’ advocates welcome MaineHousing’s announcement about funding for 13 temporary overnight warming shelters statewide, including 3 in Portland.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, Politics
Maine lawmakers renew push for faster work permits for asylum seekers
Efforts dating to 2015 have failed to gain traction in Congress, stalling in the polarized debates over immigration reform and border security.