Record number of refugees in Maine reflects nationwide trend

The World

Maine resettled close to 700 people in the past year through the federal refugee admissions program. That’s the highest number on record going back over a decade. The increasing numbers reflect a more robust resettlement infrastructure, including new refugee agencies and more host cities beyond Portland. But that could all change, depending upon the outcome of Tuesday’s election. From Maine Public Radio, Ari Snider reports.

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