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In Maine, words of support for refugees contrast with message from state Republican Party

by Staff Report January 29, 2017January 30, 2017

Roman Catholic Bishop Robert Deeley says the president’s order has left many refugee families ‘filled with anxiety and fear.’

The Democratic legal officers say the president’s executive order is ‘unconstitutional, un-American and unlawful.’

About 2,000 crowd the baggage claim area at Portland International Jetport, and 1,200 demonstrate outside City Hall.

by The Editorial Board January 27, 2017January 26, 2017

Blocking terror victims from our shores could erode alliances we’ve made in troubled nations.

by PHILIP MARCELO Associated Press January 2, 2017

The 11-year-old longs for his mom and siblings to join him and his dad in Massachusetts,

by David R. Alexander Special to the Press Herald December 23, 2016December 23, 2016

It was wrong to round up Japanese-Americans 75 years ago, and today’s Muslims are no different.

The dividing line between good and evil runs straight down the middle of the human heart.

by The Washington Post December 16, 2016December 16, 2016

A new report shows that 7,189 migrants and refugees have died so far this year.

by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette December 2, 2016December 1, 2016

The pontiff’s comments are applicable to every world inhabitant, believer and nonbeliever alike.

by MARINA VILLENEUVE Associated Press November 19, 2016November 19, 2016

A spokeswoman for Catholic Charities Maine stresses that for now the agency will continue providing services to refugees.