About 2,000 crowd the baggage claim area at Portland International Jetport, and 1,200 demonstrate outside City Hall.
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Three Maine members of Congress criticize Trump’s order
Sen. Susan Collins calls the worldwide refugee ban ‘overly broad’ and a spokesman for Sen. Angus King says the latest action compromises national security.
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Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, News
Family’s American dreams turn to nightmare as Trump order traps daughter in Iraq
Labed Alalhanfy, 49, worked as an interpreter for the U.S. Army and is living in Portland after finally gaining entry for his wife and two younger daughters earlier this week.
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Portland rally to support refugees is postponed to ensure safety
In an online post, the organizer says more time is needed to find a safe location to accommodate a crowd larger than initially anticipated.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Local & State, News
Two Kittery restaurants join ‘sanctuary’ movement to protect immigrant workers
Though owner Michael Landgarten hires workers who have visas, he believes there is ‘considerable fear’ about deportations in an industry that relies on immigrant workers.
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Idea to allow noncitizen immigrants to vote in Portland faces hurdles
It needs support from city residents and possibly state legislators, and a similar initiative failed locally in 2010, but Mayor Strimling hopes times have changed.
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Former Portland couple plead guilty to arranging sham marriages
Natives of Russia and Belarus conspired with U.S. citizens to obtain green cards.
Posted inColumns, Maine Voices, Opinion
A nation that has lost its way needs to overcome greed and indifference
Our dire situation demands passionate activism on the climate, income inequality, poverty, violence and more.
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Maine Voices: Mainers should shun reviled Briton who campaigned for Brexit
Citing animosity and fears for his family’s safety, Nigel Farage says he is considering making a move to Maine.
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Safe from terrorist violence, a new Mainer builds a very American life
The Somali native whose journey was documented in the NPR series ‘This American Life’ reflects on his new home.