Some 37 Haitians landed at Boston Beach in Portland yesterday afternoon in a sailboat, with 10 children aboard, believed to be below age nine.
The Haitians appeared to be in good health.
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Residents in the area alerted the police to the area shortly after the individuals were spotted coming ashore.
Their purpose on the island is not immediately clear. However, a medical team is scheduled to arrive shortly to conduct screening, and the police are currently monitoring the situation.
