The act of donating gently used items like couches, chairs, tables and beds is simple, but the impact is profound.
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Posted inFood, Local & State, News
Portland food program launching effort to better meet immigrants’ needs
Wayside Food Programs held focus groups to learn which foods it should provide to help feed an increasingly diverse population.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Fight to give millions of immigrants roadmap to citizenship is far from over
No matter what the Senate parliamentarian says, the struggle for basic rights and protections will continue.
Posted inNation & World
All migrants gone from Texas border camp, officials say
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas says about 2,000 Haitians have been expelled, while another 12,400 were allowed to enter the U.S., at least temporarily.
Posted inBill Nemitz, Local & State, News, Op-eds, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: A fire pit, a circle of friends and an ‘International Chat’
Each week on the edge of Portland Harbor, young adult immigrants share their thoughts on this troubled world.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Portland history professor makes his first foray into fiction
Murky Overhead,” a historical fiction novel by Michael Connolly, tells the story of a day in the life of a young Irish couple living in Portland during the turn of the 20th century. A book launch is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the Maine Irish Heritage Center.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Mainer’s affinity app to connect families, businesses to launch in mid-August
Match2Play was created by Sara Lopez, a mother of four boys who was inspired by her own struggle to find other families to connect with after moving to Maine four years ago.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State, News
Portland celebrates its welcoming nature with ‘The Walk’ for refugee children
The art-and-culture festival begins with a free concert at 6 p.m. Wednesday on the Eastern Prom.
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Partnership helping immigrants in Maine obtain zero-interest business loans
The DreamxAmerica-Kiva Special Initiative partnered with the Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center to provide no-interest, no-fee loans for immigrant-owned small businesses.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Baking Academy raises immigrant women’s confidence through pastry arts
The C. Love Baking Academy, an offshoot of the C. Love Cookie Project, has trained women in the art of baking.