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Refugees

Published
August 14, 2019

Maine Voices: We’d be worse off if immigrants went back where they came from

Many of the people we love, and the people who have contributed to our country, could trace their roots to other places.
Published
August 13, 2019

Trump rule change on public benefits sows ‘fear and confusion’ among Maine immigrants

The rule change, which would not apply to refugees or asylum seekers, would expand the definition of who might become a 'public charge' in need of benefits provided by taxpayers.
Published
August 13, 2019

Our View: Trump’s rule punishes legal immigrants

Using the full power of the U.S. government to add to the misery of people without power is cruel and pointless.
Published
June 20, 2019

Maine Voices: Giving refugees a hand up instead of a handout benefits us all

Proposed foreign aid cuts would eliminate a volunteer farmer training program and other initiatives that help people start anew.
Published
October 17, 2018

In Lewiston, Somali Bantu refugees get in on the hot trend of food trucks

They use ingredients they've grown at nearby farms for dishes that are both delicious and bittersweet.

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Published
October 14, 2018

Homegrown: Cookies, with a heaping side portion of love

A portion of profits from c.love cookies goes to organizations that work with new Mainers.
Published
April 28, 2018

U.N. team to observe plight of Rohingya Muslim refugees

Some 700,000 Rohingya Muslims have fled Myanmar to escape military-led violence and are living in refugee camps.
Published
March 26, 2018

Refugee resettlements in U.S., Maine plummet under Trump administration

Agencies report new arrivals have slowed to a trickle under restrictions that also have stalled reunification of families here with relatives they left behind.
Published
March 26, 2018

Trump policies keep some refugee families apart, reunite others

The restrictions sort people by country, and effectively by religion.
Published
March 26, 2018

Refugee resettlements in U.S., Maine plummet under Trump administration

Agencies report new arrivals have slowed to a trickle under restrictions that also have stalled reunification of families here with relatives they left behind.