Brunswick schools are hiring more staff and donations are being sought for 60 families from African countries moving to Brunswick Landing.
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Agents stop crowd at Texas border crossing amid asylum pressures
The rush across the bridge may have been sparked by false rumors that border guards were going to let migrants cross en mass, particularly people who arrived with children.
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Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Sen. Collins asks Biden administration to slow the flow of asylum seekers to Maine
Collins is calling on the Department of Homeland Security to stop sending asylum seekers to Maine without first verifying a community’s capacity to help.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools & Education
Surge of asylum seekers means children wait weeks to be screened for school enrollment
The district has shifted some staff responsibilities and is working to hire an additional staff member to help try to keep up with the influx of new students, many of whom are multilingual learners who often need substantial support.
Posted inLocal & State
Temporary shelter for asylum seekers opens at Salvation Army in Portland
The shelter, which is being run by the Maine Immigrants’ Rights Coalition with state funding, was already at capacity when it opened Monday.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Influx of asylum seekers pushing Portland to brink of its ability to serve those in need
Roughly 80 people have been arriving per week since Jan. 1, putting the city in a dire situation and in need of more help, officials say.
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Asylum seekers to move in to new South Portland apartments
Avesta Housing has received an occupancy permit for West End II and will begin moving asylum seekers in within a few weeks.
Posted inLocal & State
At Portland’s Family Shelter, people sleep sitting up – but state help is on the way
City staff and immigrants’ advocates welcome MaineHousing’s announcement about funding for 13 temporary overnight warming shelters statewide, including 3 in Portland.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation / World, Politics
Maine lawmakers renew push for faster work permits for asylum seekers
Efforts dating to 2015 have failed to gain traction in Congress, stalling in the polarized debates over immigration reform and border security.
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New projects may soon begin to ease housing burden for asylum seekers
Up to 175 units may be available in three communities by spring, with some expected to open as early as this month.