New Mainers

News about New Mainers — immigrants, asylum seekers and new residents.

Four signs, each in a different language, attached to a post at the head of a trail in Portland. Each, in a different language, reads "Everyone is welcome on this trail."

One immigrant’s story: from DRC to Portland Trails

When Angelique Bitshilualua moved to Maine five years ago, she quickly learned that “there is no bad weather, only bad clothing.” Maine’s climate may be worlds apart from that of her native DR Congo, but she said has always felt most at home…

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