The city and social service providers face an Aug. 15 deadline to move people out of the Portland Exposition Building.
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Portland prioritizes use of donations for asylum-seekers
Next month the City Council will vote to use the money to provide housing, and possibly reimburse the city and other groups for services rendered.
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Several councilors say mayor misinformed asylum seekers about housing options
Mayor Ethan Strimling denies that he has given migrant families a mixed message about refusing housing outside Portland, as the deadline to close the shelter at the Portland Expo approaches.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Asylum seekers look ahead to life after Expo
Portland’s latest wave of immigrants are getting the feel of the city as the search continues for more permanent homes for them.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: How to ensure success for newest arrivals
Immigrant-run organizations are doing great work, but there’s more the whole community can do to maintain momentum.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Gov. Mills: Aiding asylum seekers also helps Maine economy
Enabling municipalities to extend food and shelter to immigrant families now will help solve our workforce shortage tomorrow.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Politics
Gov. Mills takes emergency steps to allow asylum seekers to qualify for state assistance
The new rules will allow asylum seekers to apply for welfare benefits known as General Assistance, which the governor says is consistent with the intent of a 2015 state law that the administration of former Gov. Paul LePage narrowly interpreted.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Brunswick groups hope to provide smooth entry for asylum-seekers
A dozen people have moved into housing at Brunswick Landing, with another 10 expected by the end of the week.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine’s immigrant welcome is contrast to border chaos
Towns and organizations are making sure that Portland doesn’t have to bear the burden on its own.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland tackles permanent housing, education for asylum-seekers
Five families have moved to Brunswick Landing.