Refugees

Published
December 30, 2022

Afghan refugees in U.S. face uncertainty as legislation stalls

Refugees now face an August deadline for action from Congress before their temporary parole status expires.
Published
November 1, 2022

Portland scrambling to find housing for pregnant asylum seekers

With the federal Emergency Rental Assistance program coming to an end, city officials and nonprofits are especially worried about finding housing for at least two dozen pregnant asylum seekers.
Published
October 25, 2022

Through My Lens: Connect immigrants to northern Maine and solve problems
Published
September 25, 2022

Three who narrowly escaped Kabul rebuild their lives in Maine

They are among more than 260 Afghans who have settled in the state since U.S. troops withdrew from Afghanistan in August 2021.
Published
September 18, 2022

New model to enlist regular Americans to resettle refugees

Experts say the private sponsorship model could transform the way America resettles refugees and ensure a door remains open no matter who is elected.

Published
June 21, 2022

Through My Lens: Biden needs to keep his promise to refugees
Published
March 31, 2022

Shawn Moody: Let’s seize opportunity to help immigrants build better lives in Maine

A bill coauthored by Sen. Collins slashes the waiting period for a work permit, and SOAR Maine will match asylum seekers with jobs.
Published
March 29, 2022

Commentary: A double standard for refugees from Ukraine and Central America

The need is the same, regardless of geography, when people have to escape violence.
Published
March 28, 2022

Our View: Help Ukraine refugees, and others across the world

The U.S. has stepped back from its position as a world leader on resettling displaced persons. That has to end.
Published
March 25, 2022

Sixty miles from Ukraine, Biden sees refugee crisis in Poland, visits U.S. troops

The president was looking to hear directly from American troops and humanitarian experts about the situation on the ground and ways to ensure that U.S. dollars are going to the right places.