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PublishedAugust 3, 2023
Bank offers first Islamic mortgages based in Maine
The program is viewed as a watershed initiative for Maine's immigrant community.
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PublishedAugust 2, 2023
Mills signs executive order to begin creation of a state Office for New Americans
It's the first step by her administration to create a centralized place to assist the growing number of immigrants coming to Maine.
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PublishedJuly 23, 2023
Hate groups are on the march in Maine
A three-month investigation by the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram reveals that white nationalist groups are increasing their presence in Maine. Ignoring them would be a mistake, experts say.
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PublishedJune 27, 2023
Maine Senate nixes MaineCare coverage for noncitizens
Senators rejected the bill with no debate or roll call vote, despite approval in the House of Representatives on Monday.
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PublishedJune 6, 2023
Migrants in Sacramento receive care as California officials weigh charges against Florida
Officials are investigating whether Florida’s Gov. Ron DeSantis was behind a flight that picked up asylum seekers on the Texas border and flew them – apparently without their knowledge – to California’s capital.
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PublishedMay 19, 2023
Opportunity Alliance receives grant to help Maine immigrant community access infant food program
The $710,000 initiative will raise awareness in the immigrant community about the Women, Infants and Children food assistance program.
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PublishedApril 26, 2023
Maine’s Sudanese community reacts to conflict, loss in their homeland
Roughly 2,000 Mainers have ties to Sudan where 2 top generals are embattled in a power struggle that has raised serious humanitarian concerns.
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PublishedApril 16, 2023
Maine community rallied to help save Fowsia Musse after shooting
After being shot in Ethiopia, Musse needed advanced care only available in America.
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PublishedApril 9, 2023
Fowsia Musse recounts how she survived a shooting spree in Ethiopia
Somali leader in Lewiston nearly died in an airport during a family trip in October.
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PublishedMarch 19, 2023
Ukrainians find home in Auburn despite war’s uncertainty
Escaping the Russian invasion, nine families from Ukraine have settled in Auburn, creating a community in a city built by immigrants even as their own future in Maine remains an unknown.
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