23 new Mainers become citizens in South Portland

SOUTH PORTLAND (WGME) – Maine celebrated some of the country's newest citizens Thursday.

Twenty-three citizenship candidates from 17 countries took their oath of allegiance Thursday in South Portland to become American citizens.

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Thursday was also the grand opening of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Field Office in South Portland.

The grand opening was delayed due to COVID-19.

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CBS13 Chief Photojournalist Mike Hartford spoke to some new Mainers about the experience.