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At least 26 nursing homes in the state have closed in the last decade. A rate reform process is underway that will update payment models and is intended to improve. CARIBOU, Maine — As president of Caribou Rehab and Nursing Center, Phil Cyr begins each morning walking the hallways, greeting every employee by name. The walls of the Aroostook County nursing home are full of local historical images compiled by Cyr’s daughter and nature photos taken by his older brother, Paul. The conference room where new employees are trained is called the “bear’s den,” decorated with photos of black bears that…
Mink, the infamous black bear sow that made the Hanover area its home for several years – and made an impression in New Hampshire and across the country- has died.Get stories like this in your inbox. Sign up for our Rundown newsletter today.Mink was found on Tuesday near the Mascoma River in Lebanon. Andrew Timmins, New Hampshire’s bear biologist, says he had noticed there wasn’t much movement on her tracking collar for several days.Early on, he wasn’t too concerned. But when he checked back on Monday and there was still no movement from Mink, he called a colleague in Hanover…
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) — Amazing. Energetic. Entertaining.That’s how South Dakota delegate captain Julian Beaudion — in a Zoom interview with Dakota News Now — described the scene in Chicago as he watched speeches from three of the most influential Democrats in the United States during the first day of the Democratic National Convention.And this was just at Monday morning’s Black Caucus meeting — featuring Rep. Maxine Waters, Senator Cory Booker, and Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walz — several hours before President Joe Biden’s keynote speech on the first of four nights of Democratic Party pandemonium.Before the bright…
(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Sisters Angelique Gordon and Jasmine Gordon co-own A La Mode, a personal styling business and boutique on 900 South in Salt Lake City, Friday, June 12, 2020.(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Angelique Gordon is co-owner of A La Mode, a personal styling business and boutique, on 900 South in Salt Lake City, Friday, June 12, 2020.(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Jasmine Gorden, co-owner of A La Mode, a personal styling business and boutique, on 900 South in Salt Lake City, Friday, on June 12, 2020.(Rick Egan | The Salt…
Johnson’s Grocery is not only a one-stop shop for necessities, but also a staple in the community. TYLER, Texas — On September 1, 1965, Leroy Johnson opened up a one-stop shop in Tyler with everything from gas to food and clothes. Johnson’s Grocery is not only a resource for the East Texas community, but also a staple in the community. RELATED: How to change a street name in Tyler “The community relies on us to keep our doors open,” Palanda Gordon, Johnson’s granddaughter, says.. Desolate land laid along Highway 31 in Tyler 55 years ago when Johnson decided to open…
A statewide network of Black, Indigenous and people of color in Vermont are planting the seeds to advance racial equity in land, the environment, agriculture and foodways.The group, known as Vermont Releaf Collective, is made up of Vermonters offering their own expertise and resources for others who want to grow their own food, move from a business plan on paper to a start-up and more.VPR’s Mary Engisch spoke with Wangene Hall, entrepreneurship organizer for Vermont Releaf Collective and a Quechee resident. Hall’s family business is Global Village Foods, which is a VPR underwriter. Their conversation below has been edited and…
The Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce has named LeAnn White as its new executive director.White, whose appointment was effective in November, replaces Sheila Dixon. White has served in key financial services roles within the banking sector for over 20 years, according to a news release, which cited her multifaceted background in advocacy, business development and community engagement. “I approach this position with a heart of service,” White said. “I am excited to provide effective programming and valuable resources to foster an environment of creativity that will lead to strategic partnerships and connections for our members.”Samuel Wiggins, chair of the chamber, said the…
Henderson Hall turned into a Civil War battlefield as people re-enacted a skirmish complete with cannons and rifles. (Photo by Candice Black) A re-enactment of a Civil War skirmish took place at Henderson Hall Sunday to commemorate West Virginia Day. (Photo by Candice Black) Henderson Hall celebrated West Virginia Day all weekend by inviting people out to experience life during the Civil War. Re-enactments were set up all throughout the plantation, from glass making, blacksmithing and woodcarving to cannon fire and battles. (Photo by Madeline Scarborough) A little rain didn’t dampen the spirits of those celebrating West Virginia Day at…
This week, the nation’s eyes will turn to Tulsa, Oklahoma as the city commemorates the 100th anniversary of one of its most tragic and shameful events, the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. In attendance will be President Joe Biden, as well as politician Stacey Abrams and musician John Legend.A century ago, thousands of Black Tulsa residents had built a self-sustaining community that supported hundreds of Black-owned businesses. It was known as “Black Wall Street.” This summer marks the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre, a tragic event perpetrated on Black Wall Street that has been described as “the single worst incident…