U.S. delegation meets with Mexico for talks on surge of migrants at border

The U.S. has struggled to process thousands of migrants at the border, or house them once they reach northern cities.

New organization strives to better educate immigrant community about life in U.S.

Heritier Nosso created Opportunities for Immigrants, an organization that helps immigrants understand various processes that will help them assimilate to living in the United States. He also trains others to be peer mentors to new Mainers.

Pingree, Collins renew long-shot bids to let asylum seekers go to work

Maine's 1st District congresswoman has submitted an amendment to shorten the waiting period for work permits, and Maine's senior senator is pressing for a similar provision in the Senate.

Biden administration waives 26 federal laws to allow border wall construction in South Texas

During the Trump administration, about 450 miles of barriers were built along the southwest border between 2017 and January 2021.

Families crossing U.S. border illegally reached all-time high in August

At least 91,000 migrants crossing in a family group were arrested in August, an influx that may return immigration to the spotlight for the 2024 election.

Home ready in Maine for family waiting in Riyadh

Buoyed by local supporters, El-Fadel Arbab has been working 3 jobs to keep his family safe in a hotel in Saudi Arabia while waiting for his wife's travel visa to be issued.

Photos: Lewiston immigrant community celebrates back to school

Local nonprofits deliver mattresses to Lewiston families in need

In total, 60 mattresses were delivered to asylum-seekers in need Friday.

Lewiston leaders hail governor’s plan for a New Mainers office

Officials say the new office will help integrate immigrants into Maine's workforce

Biden administration sues Texas governor over Rio Grande floating barrier meant to stop migrants

The buoys are the latest escalation of Texas’ border security operation that also includes razor-wire fencing, arresting migrants on trespassing charges and sending busloads of asylum-seekers to Democratic-led cities in other states.