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Asylum seekers

Published
November 16, 2023

Massachusetts lawmakers fail to approve emergency shelter aid

The state's shelter system hit a self-imposed limit of 7,500 families last week.
Published
November 16, 2023

Finland to close 4 border crossings, accusing Russia of organizing flow of migrants

Finnish President Sauli Niinistö on Wednesday linked Russia’s actions to Finland's NATO membership in April after decades of military non-alignment, something that infuriated Moscow.
Published
October 25, 2023

Maine asks for federal waiver to let asylum seekers go to work

Although there is no provision for such waivers, the request comes as advocates lobby Congress to support a bill sponsored by Rep. Chellie Pingree to shorten the waiting time for work permits.
Published
October 23, 2023

Move-in date for Brunswick asylum-seekers delayed by fire

A fire at one of the buildings being constructed for 60 asylum-seeking families at Brunswick Landing delayed the construction schedule.
Published
October 19, 2023

National campaign launches to promote Pingree’s asylum seeker work bill

The campaign is rallying support for the bipartisan House Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act, which would reduce wait times for work permits from at least 180 days to just 30 days.

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Published
October 17, 2023

Massachusetts governor warns state’s shelter system is nearing capacity

As a 'right-to-shelter' state, Massachusetts is legally required to provide shelter to eligible families.
Published
September 4, 2023

Commentary: Businesses need reform of asylum seeker work authorization

Lots of red tape stands between new Mainers and the labor force. Fortunately, a common-sense solution is on the table.
Published
August 30, 2023

Our View: To invest in immigrant pupils is to invest in the future

A big effort by Maine schools to accommodate English language learners will have a big return for their communities.
Published
August 28, 2023

Local schools make last-minute push to prepare for new students from asylum-seeking families

In Freeport and Sanford, schools have hired English instructors and made other adjustments needed to welcome dozens of new students.
Published
August 17, 2023

Freeport hotel home to 40 asylum-seeking families after Portland closes arena shelter

The City of Portland negotiated a yearlong contract with Freeport's Casco Bay Inn to house 40 asylum-seeking families, who will choose to enroll their children in either Portland or Freeport school systems.