While there is deep disagreement on the partisan extremes, most Americans would support sensible reforms to increase legal immigration.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: We’re all included in definition of ‘real Maine,’ ‘real America’
Leaders of our state’s Roman Catholic and Protestant communities should denounce an anti-Semitic attack on Portland’s mayor.
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Posted inThe Forecaster
LearningWorks seeks volunteer English tutors
PORTLAND — LearningWorks, a West End nonprofit that offers a variety of free education programs, including one-on-one tutoring for adult immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers, is looking for more volunteer tutors. There are 25 people on the wait list to be matched with a volunteer tutor. Any fluent English speaker with some free time to commit […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Freeport hosts forum on welcoming new Mainers
FREEPORT — The Freeport Community Library will host a community conversation at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7 on how best to welcome new Mainers to town. The presentation and discussion was organized by the town and the Freeport Working Group to Welcome New Mainers. Area residents are invited to learn about asylum-seekers and the challenges […]
Posted inNation & World, News
U.S. takes step to require DNA samples from asylum-seekers
The new regulations would mandate DNA collection for almost all migrants who cross between official entry points and are held even temporarily.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Federal funds offset asylum seekers shelter costs
PORTLAND — The City of Portland Family Shelter, Preble Street Resource Center and the Jewish Community Alliance have received more than $892,500 in federal funding to offset costs associated with operating an emergency homeless shelter for asylum seekers this summer at the Portland Exposition Building. The funding through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Emergency Food […]
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Federal immigration response sends very confused message
While Congress comes up with almost $900,000 to assist asylum seekers in Maine, the president is slamming the door.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, News
Portland to receive nearly $900,000 to help cover cost of aiding asylum seekers
The federal funding includes $864,000 for the city of Portland, plus another $28,500 for 2 local nonprofits that helped provide housing and other services.
Posted inLocal & State
Artwork from children in detention camps coming to Waterville
Mary Dunn, who has traveled to the U.S. and Mexican border, is helping to organize the exhibit, as well as a silent auction fundraiser Oct. 12 at Hathaway Creative Center to help asylum seekers with humanitarian aid and legal services.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Uncategorized
Former asylum seeker returns to thank Mainers for support
Luc Mpangaje relied on help from a Portland church after fleeing Burundi in 2010.