An American poked their head into the Mogadishu Store on Lisbon Street in Lewiston and asked “Can I come in?” “Why not,” responded shop owner Shukri Abasheikh. “You are welcome anytime.” Abasheikh says that most of her customers are from Somalia, Angola, Uganda and Sudan, but her store is open to all. “We are open to […]
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Local Somali leader reacts to Kenya mall attack
LEWISTON — A local Somali business owner and community leader sees no place for al-Shabab recruitment in Maine. Having just returned Saturday from a four-month visit to Somalia, Said Mohamed said he doubts al-Shabab claims that a Maine man was among terrorists who stormed a Kenyan mall, killing at least 62. The name of a […]
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