Last March, Anadia Miguel was 7 months pregnant and inconsolable in a temporary shelter for asylum seekers in Portland. A year later, much has changed.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
More refugees, asylum seekers are arriving in central Maine in search of a better life
Officials say soaring rents and limited availability of housing units in Portland, Lewiston, and other big cities is driving more refugees and asylum seekers to central Maine neighborhoods like Augusta and Waterville.
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Posted inTimes Record
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.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Naturalization ceremony welcomes 23 new Mainers
The new U.S. citizens took an oath of allegiance to their new country during a ceremony at the South Portland U.S. Citizens and Immigration Service field office.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics, Schools and Education
Lawmakers consider panel to better integrate New Mainers into public schools
The 16-member panel would build on the lessons learned by communities with sizable New Mainer populations, such as Portland and Lewiston.
Posted inLocal & State
What young immigrant voters want Maine’s elected officials to know about them
Four immigrant voters sat down with the Press Herald and Maine Public before the 2022 election.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State, News
Portland celebrates its welcoming nature with ‘The Walk’ for refugee children
The art-and-culture festival begins with a free concert at 6 p.m. Wednesday on the Eastern Prom.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
The Wrap: Emilitsa – eventually; Bethel to lose a favorite cafe
Taco Trio to move, and a new pastry program will aid immigrant women.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Immigrants from throughout the world settle, thrive in Lewiston-Auburn
They are strangers in a new country, often arriving without the language skills needed for work. But Lewiston-Auburn’s immigrants are finding jobs through determination, a desire to learn and help from local support groups.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: New Mainers face unique obstacles to homeownership, American Dream
Real estate agents, lenders and local and state government agencies need to work together to help families move forward.