Maine
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Baby oil is the secret weapon in combatting annoying black flies
This story was originally published in May 2020. Jokingly referred to as the “Maine State Bird,” black flies are one…
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Juneteenth show will explore what it’s like growing up Black in Maine
Antonio Rocha is performing at the State of Black Maine Symposium, at the University of Southern Maine on Monday. Rocha…
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How San Diego businesses impacted by flooding can get help
The County of San Diego Black Chamber of Commerce is now offering grants to businesses in San Diego’s hard-hit council…
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Racist Juneteenth sign at Maine insurance agency prompts outrage
A racist sign about Juneteenth hung on the front door of an insurance company in Millinocket, Maine, has prompted viral…
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‘Black Rifles Matter’ sign triggers protests: ‘It’s taking a shot obviously at Black Lives Matter’
A Maine man’s “Black Rifles Matter” sign has upset some tourists as well as local residents who worry about losing their business…
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How a community changed by refugees came to embrace Trump
LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — Richard Rodrigue stood in the back of a banquet hall, watching his blond-haired, blue-eyed daughter mingle…
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The ever-evolving, community-focused ‘Black Bear Cinemas’ – The Maine Campus
Many movie theaters nowadays lack character, but not Old Town’s “Black Bear Cinemas.” Most University of Maine students know Black…
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Local businessman has big dreams for the Wilton Tannery site
WILTON — Under an overcast sky, John Black, who recently bought the former Wilton Tanning Co. property, looked into the…
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Maine man arrested for setting fire to Black church
The man demonstrated a “hatred of Black people,” federal prosecutors said. April 15, 2021, 5:57 PM ET • 3 min…
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Local Investor Group Acquiring the Historic Black Point Inn in Prouts Neck, Maine / March 2005
Prouts Neck, Scarborough, ME � April 13, 2005 – The Black Point Inn, listed on the National Registry of…
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