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Signs of the lasting impact of hate

Hiller described her work as dealing with ghosts, stating, "[The J. Street Project] began as a chance encounter with a Berlin street called "Judenstrasse" (Jews' Street) in 2002...I had a powerful mixed reaction, a feeling that although the name was meant as a respectful commemoration, in fact, what is being commemorated is a complicated history involving racism, segregation and violence". 

100-mile law puts casino plans on hold

Mainers are anticipating the construction of Black Bear Entertainment's newest business venture, the Oxford Resort Casino, a four seasons resort and casino that will be built in southwestern Maine

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One-armed Mexican introduces new switchblade legislation

Under current Maine law, it is illegal to own or to carry a switchblade, which might seem perfectly logical. However, for Paul Dumas Jr., a lawyer in Mexico, Maine, this law is problematic.