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Maine asks for federal waiver to let asylum seekers go to work

Although there is no provision for such waivers, the request comes as advocates lobby Congress to support a bill sponsored by Rep. Chellie Pingree to shorten the waiting time for work permits. ....

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So close to Canada, but stranded in Maine. After Roxham change, migrants are piling up in this small U.S. city

There are roughly 1,500 asylum seekers in Portland, Maine, population 68,000, where services are buckling under the needs of the growing number of migrants, many of whom had hoped to continue onto Canada. ....

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Mom's the word: Maine business dynamos share Women's Day wisdom from their mothers

To mark International Women's Day 2023, Mainebiz asked some female movers and shakers to share advice and wisdom they gained from their mothers. ....

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Bill would extend MaineCare health coverage to all low-income noncitizens

House Speaker Rachel Talbot Ross, D-Portland, submitted a similar bill last session, but it did not advance out of committee after Gov. Janet Mills funded a smaller expansion, limited to noncitizens who are pregnant or under the age of 21. ....

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