Anyone who isn’t a true believer in the former president’s authoritarian vision should be terrified.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Lobster apprenticeship program aims to diversify working waterfront
Lift All Boats, launched by Luke’s Lobster, gives young people of color access to an iconic Maine industry that can be difficult to crack.
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Posted inElection 2023, Local & State, News, Politics
Groups hope to boost Muslim voter registration with events in Portland and Lewiston
On National Muslim Voter Registration Day, organizers at the Maine Muslim Community Center encouraged people to register to vote and worked to correct misperceptions about U.S. elections.
Posted inNation & World, News
Judge orders Texas to move floating barrier used to deter migrants between U.S. and Mexico
A federal judge has ordered Texas to move a large floating barrier to the bank of the Rio Grande by Sept. 15.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Here’s what it will take to stop the rise of hate groups in Maine
Speak up, confront dangerous ideology directly, and protect neighbors who are targeted and make it clear that they are as much a part of our communities as anybody else.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Bank offers first Islamic mortgages based in Maine
The program is viewed as a watershed initiative for Maine’s immigrant community.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Mills signs executive order to begin creation of a state Office for New Americans
It’s the first step by her administration to create a centralized place to assist the growing number of immigrants coming to Maine.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Hate groups are on the march in Maine
A three-month investigation by the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram reveals that white nationalist groups are increasing their presence in Maine. Ignoring them would be a mistake, experts say.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Senate way off base on MaineCare for noncitizens
You want to talk about price tags? Excluding low-income noncitizens from routine health care comes with an unacceptable financial and social cost.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Maine Senate nixes MaineCare coverage for noncitizens
Senators rejected the bill with no debate or roll call vote, despite approval in the House of Representatives on Monday.