Ari Snider, Maine Public, Author at Bangor Daily News

23 citizens naturalized at new South Portland federal immigration agency office

by Ari Snider, Maine Public May 25, 2023May 25, 2023

After the ribbon cutting ceremony at the new South Portland field office, 23 immigrants were naturalized as American citizens.

Portland officials told the asylum seekers from Sanford they cannot promise them a place to stay.

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30 asylum seekers bused from Sanford back to Portland

by Ari Snider, Maine Public May 11, 2023May 11, 2023

Susan Collins asks Biden administration to slow number of asylum seekers arriving in Portland

by Ari Snider, Maine Public March 11, 2023March 12, 2023

Abbott said the layoffs are the result of an expected decline in demand for COVID testing.

Abbott lays off hundreds of temporary workers at Westbrook plant

by Ari Snider, Maine Public February 9, 2023February 9, 2023

As Maine pursues housing projects for new immigrants, advocates call for long-term solutions

by Ari Snider, Maine Public January 26, 2023January 26, 2023

The newly formed Iraqi Community Center has been helping people register to vote, handing out translated voter guides and arranging transportation to the polls.

Maine’s Iraqi community wants to boost voter turnout

by Ari Snider, Maine Public November 6, 2022November 6, 2022

Lewiston-Auburn community leader hospitalized in Ethiopia after being shot while visiting family

by Ari Snider, Maine Public October 28, 2022October 28, 2022

Facing labor shortage and shrinking population, Presque Isle looks to attract refugee families

by Ari Snider, Maine Public October 13, 2022October 13, 2022

Apple farmers, pro-immigration groups push Congress to overhaul migrant worker program

by Ari Snider, Maine Public September 28, 2022September 28, 2022

Many Afghans in Maine continue to struggle to evacuate those they left behind after the U.S.-backed government collapsed.

Afghans and veterans in Maine still struggle to evacuate those left behind

by Ari Snider, Maine Public August 30, 2022August 30, 2022

University of Maine System plans to offer in-state tuition for students impacted by war

by Ari Snider, Maine Public August 27, 2022August 28, 2022

Dana Connors was among a group of business and agriculture leaders calling on Congress to expand a migrant worker program.

Maine farmers and business leaders want Congress to let more migrant workers into US

by Ari Snider, Maine Public August 26, 2022August 26, 2022

‘Bus Ambassadors’ help new immigrants navigate southern Maine transit systems

by Ari Snider, Maine Public August 5, 2022August 5, 2022

Dairy workers continue pressuring Hannaford to adopt stronger labor protections

by Ari Snider, Maine Public August 1, 2022August 1, 2022

Mana Abdi is running for Lewiston's House District 95.

Mana Abdi wants to be Maine’s 1st Somali-American lawmaker

by Ari Snider, Maine Public July 27, 2022July 27, 2022

Deqa Dhalac, nation’s 1st Somali-American mayor, is vying for a spot in the Legislature

by Ari Snider, Maine Public July 15, 2022July 19, 2022

Portland regional group wants to build 200 housing units for asylum seekers

by Ari Snider, Maine Public July 1, 2022July 1, 2022

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Maine’s Cambodian community could drive a robust green crab market

by Ari Snider, Maine Public June 20, 2022June 22, 2022

Ukrainian families begin resettling in Maine, with help from local volunteers

by Ari Snider, Maine Public May 13, 2022May 13, 2022

Portland Charter Commission endorses local voting rights for noncitizen residents

by Ari Snider, Maine Public March 11, 2022March 14, 2022