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More Transitional Housing Needed for Increased Asylum Seekers in Maine

The growing number of asylum-seekers in Maine has spurred cities and towns to join forces and build more transitional housing for families in need. The Safe in Maine coalition aims to raise $2 million of the $43 million it hopes to receive in state and federal funding for some 200 modular housing units. Belinda Ray, director of strategic partnerships for the Greater Portland Council of Governments, said the temporary homes would help the approximately 1,000 people currently residing in emergency shelters and hotels throughout the region. . ....

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Rally Decries Council No Vote on Bellinghams Immigrant Center / Public News Service

People rallied outside of Bellingham City Hall on Thursday to show support for a city-funded immigrant resource center. It s a response to a City Council vote of 4-3 earlier this week against including the center in the city s budget for the next two years. Council members did vote in favor of hiring a facilitator to collect more data and create plans for a center in the future. . ....

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What My Green Card Love Story Taught Me About Immigration

Insecurity and powerlessness are the norm for immigrants navigating the U.S.’s immigration system even when they are married to a U.S. citizen. ....

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