Leaders from 6 Greater Portland communities say they will seek housing for close to 90 families who are now staying in city shelters.
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Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
The Wrap: Money is raised, restaurants open, people die before their time
A food truck rolls into town, a Basque cider bar is on its way, and bakers band together to “raise dough” for asylum seekers.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Expectations of men are changing, so where do we go from here?
Opening up to the one closest to us is difficult but can also lead to healing.
Posted inCommunity
Maine Women’s Fund awards $132,550 to 14 organizations
The local recipients include Augusta’s New Ventures Maine and League of Women Voters of Maine Education Fund.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News
Westbrook considers helping asylum seekers
Residents and city councilors are divided on whether municipal government should be involved in helping the immigrants.
Posted inMaine, News
Portland looks to house African migrants as councilors discuss aid
With the flow of asylum seekers apparently slowing, City Manager Jon Jennings says the city is beginning to look for housing for over 200 people who came to Portland from the southern border.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, Uncategorized
Closing arguments pushed back a day in murder trial of John D. Williams
The defense is considering calling a final witness, who would try to rebut the state’s reconstruction of the shooting that killed Cpl. Eugene Cole last year.
Posted inMaine, News, Uncategorized
Portlanders welcome asylum seekers, but some worry about costs
Many residents are proud of the city’s welcoming stance, although the impact on taxes is a concern for some.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Robust home sales draw 2 new furniture stores to South Portland
Bernie & Phyl’s and Jordan’s are attracted by Maine’s growing market.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Mills says state will help Portland accommodate asylum seekers
Rep. Chellie Pingree joins the governor and other state officials for a meeting at Merrill Auditorium and then a tour of the city’s emergency shelter at the Portland Expo.