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Racist sign on Millinocket storefront sparks backlash

by Sawyer Loftus June 21, 2022June 22, 2022

A sign taped to the door of the Harry E Reed Insurance Agency in Millinocket on Monday has received backlash for its racist messaging.

Opinion Contributor

Why we should all celebrate Juneteenth

by Tribune Content Agency June 19, 2022June 22, 2022

More recognition of Juneteenth is great. But a holiday isn’t enough.

by The BDN Editorial Board June 19, 2022June 18, 2022

News

Where you can observe Juneteenth in Maine this Sunday

by Leela Stockley June 18, 2022June 18, 2022

The history of Juneteenth, the nation’s newest federal holiday

by The Associated Press June 18, 2022June 18, 2022

National Business

Retailers face backlash over cashing in on Juneteenth

by The Associated Press June 17, 2022June 17, 2022

Juneteenth could be the next paid holiday for Bangor city employees

by David Marino Jr. January 22, 2022January 21, 2022

National Business

Federal holiday pressures companies to give Juneteenth off

by The Associated Press June 19, 2021June 19, 2021

Brewer rings in 1st official Juneteenth celebration following designation as federal holiday

by Sawyer Loftus June 18, 2021June 22, 2021

National Politics

Lawmakers mark Juneteenth by reviving ‘abolition amendment’

by The Associated Press June 18, 2021June 18, 2021

More recognition of Juneteenth is great. But a holiday isn’t enough.

by The BDN Editorial Board June 18, 2021June 18, 2021

Opinion Contributor

Why many Americans refuse to talk honestly about Juneteenth

by Tribune Content Agency June 18, 2021June 18, 2021

National Politics

Congress approves bill to make Juneteenth a federal holiday

by The Associated Press June 16, 2021June 16, 2021

National Politics

Senate passes bill to make Juneteenth a federal holiday after key opponent backs down

by CQ-Roll Call June 15, 2021June 15, 2021

News

Juneteenth to be recognized as state holiday

by Leela Stockley June 11, 2021June 11, 2021

Noose removed from telephone lines in Deer Isle

by Jessica Piper June 20, 2020June 20, 2020

Young, Black activists lead charge at protest-themed Juneteenth celebration in Portland

by Nick Schroeder June 19, 2020June 20, 2020

Amid protests for racial justice, Juneteenth gets new renown

by The Associated Press June 19, 2020June 19, 2020