A few days ago
AntoineW

Why are there so many Somalians in southern Maine?

Mostly in the Portland and Lewiston areas. I work at L.L.Bean during peak, and I almost feel like the minority there! I’m just curious why they chose this area.

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A few days ago
need_2_know

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When they first came to America, many Somalians settled in warmer places like Georgia. However, they moved to southern Maine because of the lower crime and unemployment rate. Read the full article below.
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A few days ago
Gaby D
Probably because this is the first statet hey hit when they leave Africa and follow a safe path in the water, or something?

I’m not sure, other than that.

Im wondering that myself, we used to live up there and one of my best friends was from Kenya, which seems really weird for a state like Maine.

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