Florida flies migrants to Martha’s Vineyard

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Published
September 14, 2022

Florida flies migrants to Martha’s Vineyard

The move is likely to delight Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' supporters who deride Democrat-led, immigrant-friendly 'sanctuary' cities.
Published
August 9, 2022

Mainers with family in Tigray region of Ethiopia wait and worry as civil war drags on

Nearly 2 years into the conflict, a father in Westbrook says his wife and daughter are stuck in Tigray while many families lack the ability to communicate with their loved ones.
Published
May 6, 2022

Six migrants saved from sinking boat at U.S.-Canada border

Organized human smuggling between Canada and the United States is relatively common, and the boat bringing the group to the U.S. was not equipped with life jackets or other safety equipment.
Published
April 5, 2022

Former Gov. Paul LePage courts new Mainer votes in Portland

Maine's former governor takes his re-election campaign to the opening of the Maine Republican Party's multicultural center in Portland.
Published
April 4, 2022

Republicans to open political multicultural center in Munjoy Hill

The center will focus on voter education and turnout, but also offer immigration help and job and language training.
Published
January 27, 2022

Coast Guard suspends search for migrants off Florida coast

Authorities have found a total of 5 bodies, and 34 people are still missing after an overloaded 25-foot vessel sinks off the Florida coast.
Published
January 24, 2022

Portland officials ask for help as number of asylum seekers continues to grow

The city is housing about 1,150 people per night due to a steady increase in families arriving from the southern border.
Published
September 24, 2021

All migrants gone from Texas border camp, officials say

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas says about 2,000 Haitians have been expelled, while another 12,400 were allowed to enter the U.S., at least temporarily.
Published
August 9, 2021

Mainer’s affinity app to connect families, businesses to launch in mid-August

Match2Play was created by Sara Lopez, a mother of four boys who was inspired by her own struggle to find other families to connect with after moving to Maine four years ago.
Published
June 29, 2021

Republican donor pays to send South Dakota National Guard troops to Texas

The governor's announcement comes as the Republican Party ramps up a political fight with President Biden over Mexico border security.