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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Via AP news wire

Temporary shelter for asylum seekers closes in Maine's largest city

ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nearly 200 asylum seekers from African countries have traded one temporary home in Maine's largest city for another Wednesday after a basketball arena that served as a shelter closed.

About 10 buses and vans lined up outside the Portland Expo to take 191 occupants and their belongings to motels in Lewiston and Freeport. Both cities are north of Portland.

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