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Immigrants
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Photography
Title
Mi Corazon
Year
2006
The fear of deportation is a daily reality that many people in the migrant community face in Maine, as half of the migrant work force is in Maine illegally. Maisie Crow captures the life of one family who migrating to Maine.
Type
Writing
Title
Mi Corazon: A Migrant Mother Struggles with Her Husband's Imminent Deportation
Year
2006
The fear of deportation is a daily reality that many people in the migrant community face in Maine, as half of the migrant work force is in Maine illegally. Chelsea Kellner speaks to one family about their experiences with migrating to Maine, working, and deportation.
Type
Writing
Title
For the Love of Goat: Henry and Shirle Hamilton Help Samalis Feel at Home in Maine
Year
2006
In order to help his Somali friends, Henry Hamilton raises goats for them so they can follow their Muslim religious traditions. Laura Trebs highlights how Hamilton supports the Islamic community in Maine during a time when so many people only show them hate.
Type
Writing
Title
Something Timeless: An Autumn for Portland Fishermen
Year
2005
Patrick Kiley highlights the work of fishermen aboard the Avatar, a fishing boat that has remained affiliated with Custom House Wharf, and discusses the fishing industry at the wharf.
Type
published content
Title
Salt Radio: Smells Like Money
Year
2005
Zac Barr highlights the work of sea cucumber harvesters and processors, and discusses how the business brings in good money for the workers and fishermen. Barr also speaks on the hispanic community that works for the Cherry Point plant.
Type
Writing
Title
Heart Full of Spirit, Shoulder Full of Steel
Year
2005
Bridget Huber documents the lives of the Taylor family, a Pentecostal family who follow their religion on a daily basis. Huber speaks to the family regarding their religion, beliefs, and protesting.
Type
published content
Title
Waa Nabad: Somali Community in Lewiston
Year
2004
In the French Canadian town of Lewiston, change is coming. Erin Dowding documents how the Somali community is integrating into the town.
Type
published content
Title
We Do This Way We Stay Together
Year
2004
Lisa Merlini highlights the lives of Mira Cua and Cong Ba Nguyen, a couple who have different nationalities, but were able to mix and meld them into the family they started.
Type
Photography
Title
Todo Cambia
Year
2004
Elizabeth Claffey captures the life of Laura Ochoa, a single mother who is raising a daughter alone after leaving an abusive husband.
Type
Radio
Title
For My Children, For Myself
Year
2004
Abdi Saeed speaks about the journey that his mother, Nimo Saeed, has gone through living in Somalia, coming to Maine, and learning English.
Type
Radio
Title
Where is the French in Lewiston?
Year
2004
Sarah Elzas speaks to Franco Americans about their experiences in Lewiston when French was spoken by everyone, and how things are now different in the town. Elzas explores how Franco Americans are losing sight of their cultural roots.
Type
Radio
Title
Hafid is Free
Year
2004
Hafid Laloui, an immigrant from Morocco, discusses his experiences growing up in Morocco, moving to the United States, and squatting in old buildings before becoming a carpenter.
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