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Business, Food

The Wrap: Emilitsa – eventually; Bethel to lose a favorite cafe

by Meredith Goad May 19, 2021May 18, 2021

Taco Trio to move, and a new pastry program will aid immigrant women.

American Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly

Guest Column: An immigrant and Thanksgiving

by Abdi Iftin November 23, 2020November 22, 2020

How often do you hear about Eid, or Ramadan? Probably not that many times, unless you are reading about it or have a neighbor who celebrates them. In the six years I have been in the U.S. I can barely remember going through the week without hearing the word Christmas or Easter; they are on […]

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: New Mainers face unique obstacles to homeownership, American Dream

by Joanna Fosque and Allyson Olson Special to the Press Herald November 18, 2020November 18, 2020

Real estate agents, lenders and local and state government agencies need to work together to help families move forward.

Food, Recipes

The mosques will likely be off limits, but Ramadan, and iftar, go on

by Peggy Grodinsky April 19, 2020April 22, 2020

Here are three traditional Ramadan recipes for breaking the fast.

The Forecaster

Immigrant center, library release guide for new Mainers

December 11, 2019December 9, 2019

PORTLAND — The Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center and Portland Public Library have teamed up to create a New Mainer’s Guide to Greater Portland to help newcomers navigate the resources available in southern Maine. The guidebook includes information on food and shelter, legal support, health care, community organizations, education and career advancement opportunities. The guides […]