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Jun 2022
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Maine volunteer welcomes Ukrainian refug...

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Across the U.S., volunteers are stepping up to resettle Ukrainians fleeing Russia's invasion. In Maine, one Ukrainian man has taken in 11 people and plans to welcome more.

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