Participants at the second annual event contemplated the significance of the holiday.
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Juneteenth events and celebrations in Maine
Juneteenth will be observed with events in Biddeford, Lewiston, Portland, Westbrook and York.
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Maine nonprofit’s show breaks down barriers in Portland this week
Maine Inside Out is holding a special performance in Portland for Juneteenth to amplify the voices of incarcerated people.
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Westbrook Juneteenth celebration honors Black history and inclusivity
Speakers at the fourth annual Juneteenth event emphasize empowerment and unity.
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Waterville community celebrates historic Black family on Juneteenth
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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Juneteenth, Pride celebrations collide in Portland’s Prismatic Ball
The sold-out event at Mechanics’ Hall Thursday night is billed as a celebration of Black Pride, Ballroom, and queer and trans artistry among Black, Indigenous and people of color.
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10 ways to celebrate Juneteenth in Maine
A federal holiday since 2021, Juneteenth will be celebrated at events across the state, including in Portland, Lewiston, Westbrook, Ellsworth and Nobleboro.
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‘We choose joy and love’: Lewiston celebrates Juneteenth
People gathered from all over the state to mark the federal holiday.
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What to know about Juneteenth and its historical significance
The day is a historic one for American history, civil rights activists say, and memorializing it reaffirms the country’s quest for equality.
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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.