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The solar farm is expected to save taxpayers more than $20 million over 40 years and eliminate about 4,100 tons of carbon pollution every year for the next four decades.

The solar farm is massive —nearly 13,000 panels in all. Generating 4.7 megawatts of power, it is projected to offset more than 60% of the City of South Portland's municipal energy needs.

The 4.7 MW solar farm is projected to offset 63% of South Portland’s municipal load and save taxpayers more than $20 million over the 40-year commercial life of the panels.

Candidates are focused on affordable housing, public safety and funding for schools — issues that directly impact their communities.

Across the country, 11 Somali Americans are running for legislative seats in Maine, Minnesota, Ohio and Washington state

It’s a busy Friday afternoon at a Somali restaurant on the northeast side of Columbus, home to second-largest Somali population in the United States. The smell of spices is just as robust as the loud conversation, and the East African restaurant is crowded after afternoon prayers at the nearby mosque. The hubbub grows when a…

The ethnic group has put forward 11 candidates in races across four state legislatures, a growing impact for a population that now tops 300,000.

The ethnic group has put forward 11 candidates in races across four state legislatures, a growing impact for a population that now tops 300,000.

Its a busy Friday afternoon at a Somali restaurant on the northeast side of Columbus, home to second-largest Somali population in the United States. The smell of spices is just as robust as the loud conversation, and the East African restaurant is crowded after afternoon prayers at the nearby mosque.

Somali Americans are an increasing presence in U.S. politics, with 11 running for legislative seats across the country. They are part of a legacy of immigrants testing the waters of the U.S. political process in places they now call home.