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Democrat-Controlled Maine Legislature Getting Close To Banning Indian Mascots for Public Schools

Matthew McDonald

The Maine House of Representatives has approved a bill banning American Indian nicknames, mascots, and imagery for public schools in the state, 88-49.

Only two Republicans voted for the bill, and only one Democrat voted against it, according to the Bangor Daily News.

Leominster Offering Free Cup of Coffee for Reporting a Pothole
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Leominster Offering Free Cup of Coffee for Reporting a Pothole

Matthew McDonald

City officials in Leominster are serious about filling in potholes on city streets, to the point where they are offering a free cup of coffee to anyone who does.

Or rather, a local business is offering a free cup of coffee. The city is offering a gift certificate donated by the business, Aroma Joe's Coffee and Tea.

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