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PublishedFebruary 9, 2024
Maine Compass: When Ukraine was attacked, Maine welcomed us with open arms
The people of Wayne, and beyond, helped a couple fleeing tragedy find another home.
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PublishedFebruary 5, 2024
U.S. Senate border security bill includes faster work permits for asylum seekers
Maine's congressional delegation has been pushing to let asylum seekers work sooner, although the prospects appear dim for the bipartisan Senate bill that contains Sen. Susan Collins' provision on speeding up work permits.
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PublishedJanuary 25, 2024
Collins, King optimistic Senate will pass border deal over Trump opposition
Sen. Susan Collins believes the pressure to reach an agreement is going to be greater than the former president's effort to derail a deal so he can campaign on immigration.
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PublishedDecember 27, 2023
U.S. delegation meets with Mexico for talks on surge of migrants at border
The U.S. has struggled to process thousands of migrants at the border, or house them once they reach northern cities.
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PublishedNovember 27, 2023
Pingree, Collins renew long-shot bids to let asylum seekers go to work
Maine's 1st District congresswoman has submitted an amendment to shorten the waiting period for work permits, and Maine's senior senator is pressing for a similar provision in the Senate.
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PublishedOctober 5, 2023
Biden administration waives 26 federal laws to allow border wall construction in South Texas
During the Trump administration, about 450 miles of barriers were built along the southwest border between 2017 and January 2021.
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PublishedOctober 1, 2023
The Maine Millennial: Turning back the clock would work out for only a few of us
It’s tone-deaf to clamor for a return to the good old days.
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PublishedAugust 11, 2023
Local nonprofits deliver mattresses to Lewiston families in need
In total, 60 mattresses were delivered to asylum-seekers in need Friday.
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PublishedAugust 8, 2023
Massachusetts governor declares state of emergency amid influx of migrants seeking shelter
Gov. Maura Healey has asked the federal government for financial help and expedited work authorizations to allow the new arrivals to more quickly start earning a living.
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PublishedJuly 24, 2023
Biden administration sues Texas governor over Rio Grande floating barrier meant to stop migrants
The buoys are the latest escalation of Texas’ border security operation that also includes razor-wire fencing, arresting migrants on trespassing charges and sending busloads of asylum-seekers to Democratic-led cities in other states.
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