"The Immigrant Experience in Maine," a program of the York Diversity Forum, will feature speakers Neil Rolde, York resident, historian, author and former state legislator, and Beth Stickney, Executive Director of the Immigrant Legal Advisory Project, in Portland. The program is being held at the York Public Library on Saturday November 13, at 9:30 a.m., with coffee and light refreshments available at 9 a.m. There will be a question and answer period, following the speakers' presentations.
Mr. Rolde will discuss the history of immigration in Maine. He served for 16 years in the Maine State Legislature, is the author of 11 published books, many highlighting the history of Maine, and served on numerous private, non-profit endeavors. The latter included former chair of MPBN, Trustee of York County Shelters, and Trustee of the University of New England, from which he received an honorary doctorate degree.
Ms. Stickney, a lawyer, will address laws effecting immigrants in Maine. She is a co-founder of Immigrant Legal Advisory Project, where she oversees education, outreach and systemic advocacy projects. Prior to coming to Maine, she was the Directing Attorney of the Legal Department at the International Institute of Boston. Ms. Stickney also created the Immigration Law Seminar at the University of Maine Law School, which she taught from 1994 to 2005, and is co-author of the book "Immigration Law and the Family," with Sarah Ignatius. She recently presented information about the immigration process at a public forum in Portland.
Mr. Rolde will discuss the history of immigration in Maine. He served for 16 years in the Maine State Legislature, is the author of 11 published books, many highlighting the history of Maine, and served on numerous private, non-profit endeavors. The latter included former chair of MPBN, Trustee of York County Shelters, and Trustee of the University of New England, from which he received an honorary doctorate degree.
Ms. Stickney, a lawyer, will address laws effecting immigrants in Maine. She is a co-founder of Immigrant Legal Advisory Project, where she oversees education, outreach and systemic advocacy projects. Prior to coming to Maine, she was the Directing Attorney of the Legal Department at the International Institute of Boston. Ms. Stickney also created the Immigration Law Seminar at the University of Maine Law School, which she taught from 1994 to 2005, and is co-author of the book "Immigration Law and the Family," with Sarah Ignatius. She recently presented information about the immigration process at a public forum in Portland.
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