Recent negative comments from President Donald Trump inspired a celebration of Somali Mainers in Lewiston on Saturday.
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Turkey farmer alleges racial discrimination in lawsuit against state
A Mercer farmer says the state barred him from serving on a board due to his race.
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At least 2 killed, 8 hurt in shooting at Brown University
Officers were hunting through buildings on the Ivy League campus in Rhode Island more than two hours after the shooting erupted on the second day of final exams.
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Toy Fund uses donor support to help military veterans with disabilities
One father detailed his struggles with trauma caused by the Iraq War that has left him unable to hold a regular job — and to afford holiday gifts for his kids.
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MaineCare provider denies fraud allegations it says were amplified by attacks on Somali community
Following claims by a former employee in national news outlets this week, Gateway Community Services said Friday that it did not falsify billing records and has been receiving threats of violence as a result of the reporting.
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Lewiston church raising funds for survivors of fatal turnpike crash
Papa Cristóvão Cibangu and his sister Maria Isabel died in the Nov. 19 crash.
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As enrollment deadline approaches, ACA premiums set to spike in Maine
The average ACA premium for 2026 is projected to increase 77% in Maine.
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Lewiston, Auburn Christmas celebrations head up the Week in Photos
Maine Trust photographers select some of their favorite images from Dec. 5-11
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Consensus elusive at Paris town hall forum
About two dozen residents attended an open forum at the Paris Fire Station Monday.
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Maine Capitol Police officers concerned about state troopers taking over, union says
Department of Public Safety Commissioner Michael Sauschuck informed officers this week that the Maine State Police will effectively absorb Capitol Police in the coming years.