November 19, 2016

Despite LePage's move, refugees will keep coming to Maine

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) - Refugees will continue entering Maine despite Republican Gov. Paul LePage's announcement that the state will no longer participate in a federally funded resettlement program.

So far this year, about 607 refugees were resettled in Maine, and more will arrive next year. Over the past decade, the ...

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