Local artists unveil sweeping MLK mural at Preble Street
A vibrant new landmark has emerged at the corner of Preble and Oxford streets, bringing the vision...
Understanding the new public charge rule: What it means for immigrant communities in Maine
A major shift in U.S. immigration policy is now in effect, reshaping how the government evaluates...
Lives in limbo: One Maine family’s story of fostering Haitian immigrant children
Betsy and Tim Smith were empty-nesters, having successfully launched their adult daughter and son....
Rent increases: financial pressure and immigration concerns in Maine
A rent increase can mean more than a few extra dollars each month for Maine renters. It can mean...
“The future of the American dream is African”: An interview with Dr. Neeraj Kaushal
In celebration of National African Immigrant Heritage Month this past September, Amjambo Africa is...
Maine at a crossroads: Building the workforce of tomorrow
October arrives in Maine with unmistakable signs of change. The mornings are colder, the evenings...
Congolese honor Genocost victims, demand justice and accountability
On August 2, Congolese nationals around the world observed an annual memorial called Genocost Day,...
How to build good credit in the United States
By Honorine Uwishema, cPort Credit Union In our July issue, we explained how credit scores, credit...
Ghanaian diaspora commits to solving the homeland’s recurring flood crisis
By Patrick NduwimanaGhana is regularly hit by devastating flooding during the rainy season, a...
Voices of the diaspora: Michael Odokara-Okigbo’s tech and language revolution
By Patrick Nduwimana Michael Odokara-Okigbo is a singer and songwriter born in the United States...
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...
More immigrants will lose MaineCare coverage this fall
By Alex Carter Last year, the federal government passed a bill that made big changes to Medicaid...
