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WEMPO empowers immigrant communities through workforce development in Portland

by Dhananji Rathnayake Rathnayake | Sep 14, 2026

WEMPO has partnered with the City of Portland Office of Economic Opportunity to launch a new...

Ladder to the Moon Network, Amjambo Africa publisher, marks 10-year milestone

by Elias Taye | Sep 11, 2026
How to talk to boys and men about the manosphere

by Amy Harris | Sep 9, 2026
Daily Prayer: Lord, May This Cup Pass from Us

by Webmaster | Sep 1, 2026
100 editions, one mission: The story of Amjambo Africa

by Elias Taye | Sep 1, 2026

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JD Vance stumps for Susan Collins and Paul LePage at Brewer rally, downplays ICE killing in Biddeford

by Andy O'Brien | Sep 1, 2026

Republican Vice President JD Vance came to Maine to stump for Republicans including Sen. Susan...

Androscoggin Bank draws on 156 years of community banking

by Eloge Willy Kaneza | Sep 1, 2026

More than 150 years ago, as textile mills transformed Lewiston and attracted workers from across...

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Maine Black Excellence Awards celebrate community, leadership, and collective impact

by Dhananji Rathnayake Rathnayake | Sep 1, 2026

The 6th annual Maine Black Excellence Awards took place on August 9 at Caswell Farm and Wedding...

Scarborough family devastated after ICE detains father for the 2nd time

by Webmaster | Aug 26, 2026

Jonas Manywa doesn’t know if he’ll be coming home — or deported to a potentially unsafe country....

Scam alert: How to spot fraud and protect your finances

by Community Partners | Aug 26, 2026

By Honorine Uwishema, senior Branch Manager at cPort Credit Union Scammers are always trying to...

A new chapter in housing: Hope Acts prepares to unveil the fully renovated Hope House

by Eloge Willy Kaneza | Aug 25, 2026

In September 1, the doors of Hope House will officially reopen, marking the culmination of a...

How to apply for General Assistance help as an immigrant

by Community Partners | Aug 24, 2026

By Dina Malual, Maine Equal Justice Are you having difficulty paying for your rent, electricity,...

Footy Fest celebrates community, culture and soccer

by Rachel Ndjondjo | Aug 23, 2026

Hundreds of Portland residents gathered at Kennedy Park on Sunday, July 19, where Footy Fest...

New federal rules could cost Maine $50M in SNAP funding

by Eloge Willy Kaneza | Aug 22, 2026

Maine is staring down one of the most significant financial threats to its food assistance program...

From Dakar to America: Prince Serigné Faye takes on a new challenge with Hearts of Pine

by Rachel Ndjondjo | Aug 21, 2026

Senegalese defender Prince Serigné Faye is entering a new chapter of his career after joining U.S....

‘Sanctuary people’ redefine what it means to protect immigrants in uncertain times

by Webmaster | Aug 20, 2026

By Gina Perez | Professor and Chair of Comparative American Studies, Oberlin College and...

Lost in translation: bridging Maine’s language gap

by Eloge Willy Kaneza | Aug 19, 2026

As Maine’s immigrant and refugee communities continue to grow, so does the need for professional...

Understanding the charges on your utility bill

by Community Partners | Aug 18, 2026

There are two types of charges on your utility bill: supply and delivery. Supply Your utility...

The other side of displacement: How refugees are powering South Sudan’s economy

by Sheila Ponnie | Aug 17, 2026

Magid Osman Merih was among thousands of guests present at Al-Saba’een Garden in the summer...

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