U.S. changing how it categorizes people by race and ethnicity. It’s the first revision in 27 years.

The evolving process often reflects changes in social attitudes and immigration, as well as a wish for people in an increasingly diverse society to see themselves in the numbers produced by the federal government.

Should paramilitary training camps be banned in Maine? Lawmakers are divided

Republicans and a Democrat worried about how the bill would be used by prosecutors and its potential impact on self-defense courses.

In Lewiston, young people are face of change for low-income Mainers, people of color

A group of 15 people from immigrant communities met to address ways to counter systemic barriers in the state and develop strategies for building relationships.

Malaga Island-inspired ‘This Other Eden’ is fiction; critics say it revives harmful myths

Paul Harding says his latest novel, up for major awards, is not meant to be historically accurate. But archivists and descendants believe it badly invites inaccurate depictions of the Maine island's mistreated residents.

Augusta can wait no longer to work on diversity, equity and inclusion, some city councilors say

Councilors agree a committee is needed to ensure the city encourages diversity, but they disagree on timing and the need for training.

Lobster apprenticeship program aims to diversify working waterfront

Lift All Boats, launched by Luke's Lobster, gives young people of color access to an iconic Maine industry that can be difficult to crack.

Maine Voices: The undoing of Clarence Thomas – and of racial justice in America

To eliminate racism, do we have to retain racial categories, or must we eliminate any idea of race as real?

Midcoast dairy farmer to compete in the Mongol Derby, the longest horse race in the world

Jessie Dowling, of Whitefield, will leave for Mongolia later this month to prepare for a 620-mile race against 44 riders from around the world.

Tom Waddell: Teach the real history of race in America

Boston civil rights activist Mel King dies at 94

His 1983 campaign for mayor helped the city repair some of the racial divisions sparked during the school busing crisis.