Click on the link above for the full interview, or select a name from the list below. 36 This trend, for the most part, has been welcomed. Reckoning with a new racial mix Amid an historic rise in minority ranks, starkly different views on race emerge. How accusations of racism split the town of Starks after two fires destroyed buildings belonging to a black family. Accusations of racism split town of Starks Ill will smolders in a tiny town after fires, a zoning dispute, and a claim of racism.
Some students celebrate diversity while others resist.
Learning to get along At the state's most diverse school, tolerance rules but color defines the cliques. Some businesses in Maine have created welcoming environments for workers of color, while others have shown less sensitivity. Bias, blatant or subtle, discourages minorities At work, they face challenges ranging from suspicious customers to humiliating harassment. In addition to these daily stories, you will be able to view the results of a recent poll to get a glimpse of how Mainers view the increasing diversity of the state, and you can take the poll yourself. We've also created a timeline of Maine's racial history and put together a list of related books and Web sites.