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ICE in Maine: Helping Others

More than a dozen people in winter outerwear standing in a line in front of building to form a human wall
Patty Wight / Maine Public

The increased presence of Immigration & Customs Enforcement has strained communities across Maine. The fear and upheaval among immigrant communities in particular has prompted many individuals, social service organizations and other groups to find ways to help. We learn how these efforts are offering support, food, donations and comfort.

Panelist:
Rev. Sara Ewing Merrill, lead pastor, HopeGateWay church in Portland; co-founder, Greater Portland Family Promise

VIP Callers:
Angela Stone, founder & executive director, Maine Needs
Sarah Gay, educator, parent, union leader, South Portland schools
Jake Fahey, Faith-in-Action coordinator, First Parish Unitarian Universalist congregation in Portland
Anthony Fiori, one of the organizers for Kennedy Park PickUp Soccer in Portland
Jonathan Godbout, executive director, Capital Area New Mainers Project
Josh Christie, author; co-owner, Print: A Bookstore in Portland
Alex Davison, senior, student activist, South Portland High School

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