Beyond ‘I’m not racist’: Maine white men take on the work of racial justice
For Chris Lyon and Ben Conniff, confronting racism requires more than saying, “I’m not racist.” It...
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Eloge Willy Kaneza
The alleged secret calls to ICE that triggered a demonstration in downtown Lewiston
Neighbors, community leaders and immigrant advocates gathered Wednesday outside a rooming house on...
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Angela Okafor turns personal pain into advocacy through new film
For Angela Okafor, filmmaking is the newest chapter in life shaped by immigration, community...
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Androscoggin Bank draws on 156 years of community banking
More than 150 years ago, as textile mills transformed Lewiston and attracted workers from across...
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A new chapter in housing: Hope Acts prepares to unveil the fully renovated Hope House
In September 1, the doors of Hope House will officially reopen, marking the culmination of a...
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New federal rules could cost Maine $50M in SNAP funding
Maine is staring down one of the most significant financial threats to its food assistance program...
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Lost in translation: bridging Maine’s language gap
As Maine’s immigrant and refugee communities continue to grow, so does the need for professional...
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After fatal ICE shooting, Maine community unites for accountability
Under a blazing summer sun on Friday, July 17, hundreds of people gathered in downtown Biddeford...
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Retiring Hope Acts Director Martha Stein reflects on immigration issues and community
As Hope Acts prepares to celebrate a major milestone and leadership transition, retiring Executive...
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New platform offers clarity and support for Maine immigrants
As concerns over immigration enforcement continue to ripple through immigrant communities across...
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‘If we don’t stand up, we will lose our rights’: Protesters gather weekly in Lewiston and Auburn
Every Tuesday on Lisbon Street in downtown Lewiston, and every Saturday on the Longley Memorial...
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Chann eyes historic win in Maine
By Eloge Willy Kaneza Author, community advocate, and Democratic nominee Marpheen Chann says his...
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Lewiston Juneteenth celebration honors freedom, resilience, and the generations who paved the way
By Eloge Willy Kaneza Community leaders, residents, artists, and advocates gathered June 20 at the...
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New Lewiston mural highlights city’s immigration history
By Elias Taye and Eloge Willy Kaneza A new mural at the corner of Lisbon and Ash streets in...
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Mainers join thousands at Next250 gathering in D.C.
By Eloge Willy Kaneza A delegation from Maine traveled overnight by bus to Washington, D.C., to...
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