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VERIFY: No, Maine is not paying rent for illegal immigrants

A political ad, funded by the Congressional Leadership Fund, conflates a federal assistance program with a misleading headline about a state housing development.

Maine Immigration

Immigrant business program hopes to fuel Maine's economic future

The Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center is helping dozens of immigrants get their business ideas off the ground. The economic impacts could be substantial.

Maine Immigration

Immigrant business program hopes to fuel Maine's economic future

The Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center is helping dozens of immigrants get their business ideas off the ground. The economic impacts could be substantial.

History

100 years later: When the Ku Klux Klan came to Maine, locals turned them away

In 1924, the group started marching in Saco. But when they tried to cross into Biddeford, they were turned away by Franco and Irish immigrants.

History

When the KKK marched in Maine a century ago, locals turned them away

In 1924 a march, started in Saco, tried to cross into Biddeford but was turned away by Franco and Irish immigrants.

Education

School libraries in Maine to get bundles of books on immigration and belonging

The Welcoming Library: Pine Collection offers a handful of books that explore themes of immigration and belonging.

Maine Immigration

Bangor to welcome approximately 150 refugees starting next month

Catholic Charities of Maine is one of three organizations across the state that help refugees through its resettlement program.

Bangor

Bangor to welcome about 150 refugees starting next month

Catholic Charities of Maine is one of three organizations across the state that help refugees through its resettlement program.

Maine Immigration

Bangor to welcome about 150 refugees September 2024 through fall 2025

Catholic Charities of Maine is one of three organizations across the state that support refugees through its resettlement program.

Community

Westbrook clears way for new Asian-American community center, temple

The nonprofit Khmer Maine and the Watt Samaki Temple in Buxton are partnering to build a community center, a traditional Buddhist temple, and a worship hall.

Westbrook

Westbrook OKs plan for Asian-American community center, Cambodian temple

Westbrook will be home to a new Asian-American community center and Cambodian temple after the city officially signed off on the project.

Hypothermic horse rescued from mud in Kennebunk

Hypothermic horse rescued after getting stuck in mud in Kennebunk

Ways to navigate stress around the holidays

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Volcano on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula erupts for the 7th time in a year

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VERIFY: No, Maine is not paying rent for illegal immigrants

VERIFY: No, Maine is not paying rent for illegal immigrants

Immigrant business program hopes to fuel Maine's economic future

Immigrant business program hopes to fuel Maine's economic future

100 years later: When the Ku Klux Klan came to Maine, locals turned them away

When the KKK marched in Maine a century ago, locals turned them away

School libraries in Maine to get bundles of books on immigration and belonging

Bangor to welcome approximately 150 refugees starting next month

Bangor to welcome about 150 refugees starting next month

Bangor to welcome about 150 refugees September 2024 through fall 2025

Westbrook clears way for new Asian-American community center, temple

Westbrook OKs plan for Asian-American community center, Cambodian temple

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