Samuel Osborne and his family, who became beloved members of the Waterville community in the late 19th century, were honored in a Juneteenth celebration at their gravesites in Pine Grove Cemetery.
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2 killed and 6 wounded in shooting during a Juneteenth celebration in a Texas park
An altercation began between two groups during a concert at the event and someone started shooting, Round Rock Police Chief Allen Banks said during a news conference at the scene.
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85 years after racist mob drove Opal Lee’s family from their home, she’s getting a new one
The house is expected to be move-in ready by June 19, which is the 85th anniversary of the day a mob, angered that a Black family had moved in, began gathering outside the home her parents had just bought.
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Americans mark Juneteenth with parties, events and quiet reflection
Americans across the country are observing the relatively new federal holiday with festivals, parades, cookouts and other gatherings.
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Juneteenth show will explore what it’s like growing up Black in Maine
The sold-out symposium on Monday will focus on the experiences of multigenerational Black Mainers in the whitest state in the country.
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The Maine Millennial: Our state was not without slavery
Juneteenth is a hinge in the door of our history – Maine’s history, too.
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Our View: Between freedom’s promise and deliverance there’s Juneteenth
The holiday that celebrates the end of American slavery is also a reminder of how far we have to go.
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The View From Here: Juneteenth is a symbol that matters
Putting the end of slavery on par with the signing of the Declaration of Independence is a significant event.
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Portland business owner’s annual celebration helps introduce Juneteenth’s history to community
Joe Kings has hosted the gathering at his business, Ultimate Car Care, for 26 years, and Saturday’s event has special significance.
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Juneteenth now a holiday, but few Maine events planned
Juneteenth, which was recently made a federal and state holiday honoring the end of slavery, will see few official events this year.