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Gov. Janet Mills and state lawmakers formally unveiled legislation Friday to establish the Maine Office of New Americans.
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While relatively few Venezuelans have arrived in Maine compared to other states, some are finding support here through informal networks of friends, family, and former colleagues.
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The Mills administration is set to submit a plan for the new office in January.
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Earlier this year, several groups scrambled to set up a transitional housing program in the Frances Warde house as the city grappled with a growing crisis for pregnant and new mother asylum seekers.
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The buildings, at the former Naval Air Station, will house around 125 people.
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While the state's Latino population is still one of the smallest in the country, it's increased by roughly 75% since 2010.
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Lodoka, 44, was known for his sharp intellect, quick smile, and commitment to helping others.
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City staff said the goal is to provide services tailored to new immigrants, and free up space at the Homeless Services Center.
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The 180-bed shelter in the Riverton neighborhood is expected to free up space at the city's Homeless Services Center.
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While precise data is hard to come by, immigration court filings suggest the number of asylum seekers arriving in the state has increased roughly tenfold since 2018.