Conversations with New Mainers: Alice Ntsame sells groceries and goods that cater to Maine’s sub-Saharan African population while trying to make it easier for new arrivals to become self-sufficient more quickly.
Conversations with New Mainers
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Marwo Sougue’s parents saved her from becoming a child bride
When she was 15, her parents sought asylum in America so she wouldn’t have to marry her widowed uncle.
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Conversations with New Mainers: Prudent Ndihokubwayo went from not speaking English to studying it
Moving to a new country often means learning a new language. But Americans in particular seem to take for granted how difficult it is to just “speak English.” When I arrived in Maine, I only knew some basic English grammar I’d learned in school. All of a sudden, I was expected to speak it as […]
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Volunteering with Lewiston’s homeless population inspired Katia Alicerces to pursue a career in mental health care
The Angolan immigrant hopes to work at a health care center or nonprofit helping those who struggle with mental illness.
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For Andre and Maria, food is a way to connect with their American-born neighbors
‘People come from all over’ to shop at their grocery store that stocks ingredients needed to make Angolan dishes.
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Héritier Nosso: Immigrant community networks have positive benefits for communities
New arrivals do require Mainers to make a small investment. But the returns make this whole community stronger and better.
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Title 42 would prevent exceptional immigrants like Isalita Seixas from making Maine their home
Isalita is the perfect example of how Maine’s new arrivals can make a positive contribution to our community — if we give them a foot in the door.
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Building a wonderful life in the US is a father’s legacy
He taught his children that a good life is a life lived in service.
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Community college student Graça Muzela pursues a career in electrical engineering
The Angola native is achieving academic success at Washington County Community College.
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Sophia Andree Kiala wants to help Ukrainians fit in this country like she has
Conversations With New Mainers: Sophia Andree Kiala was born in Russia, and never felt she could relate to anyone in that country.