The operating licenses of Comfort Inn, Days Inn, Howard Johnson and now Casco Bay Hotel are up for review because of increased calls for police and other emergency services.
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Number of asylum seeking families coming to Portland appears to slow, but many still wait in hotels
It’s also hard to track the numbers now that the city of Portland isn’t involved with as many arrivals.
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Supreme Court rules Biden can end Trump’s ‘remain in Mexico’ policy
The 5-4 decision in Biden vs. Texas reversed lower court rulings that held the Democratic administration must continue President Donald Trump’s strict border enforcement policy.
Posted inLocal & State
Regional planners raise funds for communities of tiny homes to house asylum seekers
The Greater Portland Council of Governments is raising money to purchase and install 200 small modular homes for migrant adults and families seeking asylum.
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Mills administration considering Portland’s request for state homelessness task force
The state is also evaluating whether existing entities could do more to address homelessness in Maine.
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Two South Portland hotels agree to continue housing homeless through June
Officials said Tuesday that a contract has been extended with the Days Inn and Comfort Inn to allow homeless people to continue staying on the properties until a temporary emergency shelter opens.
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Rep. Pingree among lawmakers seeking review of New England asylum cases
A March report by Maine immigrant advocacy groups found that the regional office in Boston had a low rate of approvals.
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Our View: Federal immigration failures create local crisis in Maine
Gridlock in Washington has exacerbated suffering for people who are only trying to survive.
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Portland officials push state for coordination of services for asylum seekers
As state housing officials make plans for a temporary emergency shelter for homeless people in Portland and long-term housing for asylum seekers in three communities, Portland’s mayor and interim city manager say statewide coordination is also needed.
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State plans temporary emergency shelter in Portland, housing for asylum seekers
Gov. Janet Mills’ senior housing adviser detailed the administration’s efforts a day after a Portland city councilor and a state representative criticized the state’s response.