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February 2, 2021
People of the northeastern U.S. shoveled themselves out Tuesday after a two-day snowstorm that shut down transport and vaccination sites.
October 30, 2020
Director Spike Lee has responded to Jared Kushner's comments on the success of Black Americans, calling him a 'punk'.
September 16, 2020
At least seven people have died in connection to a coronavirus outbreak that spread during a Maine wedding reception.
Colin Kaepernick thegrio.com
July 3, 2019
A former Republican lawmaker, Bruce Poliquin, from Maine is hoping to spark a boycott of Nike for pulling its Betsy…
Dunkin Donuts
October 19, 2018
The Dunkin Donuts incident highlighted the difficulties experienced by immigrant groups adapting to contemporary American life
October 8, 2018
Susan Rice the former Obama administration national security advisor says she'll be able to give a Main senate run some…
bald eagle thegrio.com
June 2, 2018
Officials are offering a $2,500 reward to help find the person(s) responsible for shooting a bald eagle at close range…
Tom Kawczynski theGrio.com
January 24, 2018
A former town manager in Jackman, Maine is championing "white civil rights" after he was fired from his post over…
September 13, 2016
BOOTHBAY HARBOR, Maine (AP) — A Maine town's chamber of commerce has been receiving complaints from tourists regarding a large,…
January 8, 2016
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Blunt-spoken Republican Gov. Paul LePage said out-of-state drug dealers are impregnating “young white” girls, and his
October 17, 2014
Higher black populations mean harsher prison policies, study says
October 22, 2013
theGRIO REPORT - Controversial Maine governor Paul LePage recently made some comments about his state's residents, which are eerily similar…
August 20, 2013
MSNBC'S Morning Joe - Maine Gov. Paul LePage shocked fellow Republicans last week when he said President Barack Obama 'hates…
May 16, 2013
NBC New York - Police have arrested a 20-year-old Maine man in connection with the death of a 14-year-old girl…
January 25, 2013
theGRIO REPORT - Since Virginia serves as a crucial and hard-fought swing state, with a growing and influential minority voting…
November 6, 2012
theGRIO REPORT - Millions of Americans are heading to the polls this Election Day, but the vote for president is…
February 11, 2012
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - Mitt Romney eked out a narrow win in Maine's Republican caucuses, state party officials announced Saturday...
April 29, 2011
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - A Maine state official who resigned after his comments offended rural residents, blacks and Native Americans…
January 18, 2011
Maine Gov. Paul LePage caused quite the stir last week when he replied "kiss my butt" to the NAACP's criticism…
January 17, 2011
WATERVILLE, Maine (AP) - LePage's attendance was "a political act that has nothing to do with his convictions," said Julie…