Many small towns in New England are eager to welcome refugees from the war in Syria, but that doesn’t seem likely under President Donald Trump’s […]
Portland’s First Muslim City Councilor Works To Get Out The Vote
NEW ENGLAND NEWS COLLABORATIVE
Pious Ali earned his U.S. citizenship almost a decade ago, but his emphasis on the importance of voting is easy to understand. On the same day Donald Trump was elected president, Ali was elected to Portland’s City Council, continuing the political rise of the one of the first African-born Muslims to hold public office in Maine.
‘This Is The Time That We Cannot Shy Away’: Muslim-Americans Seek To Engage Politically
NEW ENGLAND NEWS COLLABORATIVE
The nonprofit, Jetpac, trains potential candidates regardless of party affiliation, with a goal of increasing civic engagement within Muslim communities.
East Windsor Chosen To Host Third Connecticut Casino
The plan calls for redeveloping a former movie theater site off of Interstate 91. East Windsor beat out the other remaining competitor, Windsor Locks.
The Week Ahead On Beacon Hill: Baker Meets Trump, SJC Nomination Up For Hearing
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker is in Washington D.C. on Monday, meeting with President Donald Trump, along with other governors.
Clean-up Begins After Unheard-Of February Tornado Rips Through Conway, Mass.
No serious injuries were reported after the Saturday evening storm. Six properties were significantly damaged.