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Four days have passed since Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero, a 25-year old Colombian father with a three year-old daughter, was murdered by ICE agents in Biddeford when he was on his way to work. Details around the fatal shooting have...
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Civics Action Program Launches New Cohort
COA has officially launched a new cohort of our Civics Action Program (CAP), with the intent of building the next…
COA Holds Lewiston Vigil for Victim of ICE Shooting
Four days have passed since Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero, a 25-year old Colombian father with a three year-old daughter, was…
COA Organizes Community Response to ICE
In January 2026, following harmful and racist remarks from the presidential administration, Lewiston organizations were subjected to profiling and Maine…
Community Iftar Dinner, Hosted by COA/CAA
On March 16, 2026, COA/CAA in collaboration with community partners gathered with community members for a Community Iftar Dinner on…
COA Holds Lewiston Vigil for Victim of ICE Shooting
Four days have passed since Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero, a 25-year old Colombian father with a three year-old daughter, was…
COA Organizes Community Response to ICE
In January 2026, following harmful and racist remarks from the presidential administration, Lewiston organizations were subjected to profiling and Maine…
Community Iftar Dinner, Hosted by COA/CAA
On March 16, 2026, COA/CAA in collaboration with community partners gathered with community members for a Community Iftar Dinner on…
Civics Action Program Launches New Cohort
COA has officially launched a new cohort of our Civics Action Program (CAP), with the intent of building the next…
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