According to cultural broker Nsiona Nguizani, the families are social distancing, but have been retraumatized by the coronavirus pandemic. He is their only ‘outside’ person.
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As virus spreads, groups try to educate Maine immigrants about the risks
But language and cultural barriers make it difficult to get the message out.
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Freeport library group knits for homeless, asylum seekers
Armed with knitting needles and donated yarn, Freeport librarians Meghan Fogg and Courtney Sparks created an outlet for ‘introverts out there that want to make a difference.’
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Here’s what happens to the asylum seekers we turn away
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Portland pays out $141,000 to groups that helped asylum seekers
City officials announce that they are distributing the donations to 11 groups who helped the city accommodate nearly 450 asylum seekers last summer.
Posted inLocal & State, Uncategorized
Episcopal cathedral in Portland to open warming center for asylum seekers
Starting on Christmas, St. Luke’s parish hall will be open as a daytime shelter on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine government should lead on asylum seeker aid
Helping today’s refugees is an investment in tomorrow’s workforce.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Sen. Collins introduces bill to let asylum seekers work sooner, bucking Trump plan
The bipartisan measure runs counter to a White House proposal to double the waiting period, and is similar to one proposed by Democratic Rep. Chellie Pingree and supported by independent Sen. Angus King.
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Influx of asylum seekers fills Portland’s overflow shelters
Nearly 170 people, most from sub-Saharan Africa, have arrived in Portland in the past three weeks and city officials say they’ve run out of space to shelter them.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Tom Waddell: There’s no ‘national suicide’
What’s important is that citizens follow the Constitution, not where they or their ancestors came from.