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WASHINGTON, D.C.—People’s Action today announced its People’s Slate–a list of 113 local, county, state and federal candidates endorsed by the organizati

A Republican candidate dropped out of Democrat Mana Abdi's race, clearing the way for her to become ME's first Somali American legislator.

Republican Fred Sanborn-Sanders, who had posted on Facebook that Muslims "should not be allowed to hold public office," withdrew from the race Aug. 18, too late for the GOP to try to replace him on the ballot.

LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — A Democratic candidate is poised to become the first Somali...

Republican challenger Fred Sanborn-Silvers withdrew from the race too late for his party to replace him on the ballot.

Councilors give the preliminary thumbs up to a range of restrictions, including keeping in place current dog hours at Willard Beach

A series of anti-Muslim incidents in Portland, Maine has led to a police investigation, and houses of worship in the area have been advised to take extra safety precautions.

Somali-American politicians say they must overcome political apathy, racism, Islamophobia — and less-than-favorable electoral systems — to win seats.

Competing market forces are evident in South Portland, where residents face rising rents and home prices. But efforts to change the dynamic don't always work out as planned.