Juneteenth
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PublishedJune 17, 2021
Maine to recognize ‘Juneteenth’ as state holiday
Governor Janet Mills signed a bill into law establishing June 19 as a state holiday to mark the end of slavery.
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PublishedJune 19, 2020
Hundreds gather and march in Portland to mark Juneteenth celebration of emancipation
Juneteenth commemorates the day that the last slaves still living in bondage in the United States learned they were free.
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PublishedJune 18, 2020
Mainers plan Juneteenth celebrations of emancipation from slavery
Recent events have infused the African American holiday with renewed purpose and fresh awareness.
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PublishedJune 18, 2020
Edward Little celebrates Juneteenth with ‘Chalk and Talk’
The event is part of the Juneteenth celebration.