Jim Thompson (center) holding hands with Fowsia Musse (left) and Abdi Abdalla (right) at gathering for peace. Photo by Daryn Slover
The flood of Somali Bantu refugees into America still stands as a point of controversy in the community of Lewiston, Maine. Lewiston has a large number of refugees making the city home sparking two different responses in the community, positive and negative. With the sudden introduction of these refugees, an introduction that took a majority of residents by surprise, positive along with negative reactions are expected. In the two sections incorporated on this page, these reactions will be explored in more detail.