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Building a welcoming, resilient Maine ahead of the climate crisis
Maine could become a "climate haven" if it builds more affordable housing with better access to public transit, jobs and social services.
Rwandan singer brings beloved music to Maine
'I can be heard by many different people. I can use that voice to unite people even more and cultivate peace.'
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…
About 100 asylum-seekers arrived in Sanford last week. The city says it can’t take any more.
The new arrivals began coming to Sanford at the beginning of the week. “It was very quick," one city official said.
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