Where is the state of Maine?
Maine is the northeastern-most tip of the United States, far away from the American center of the Atlantic slave trade.
When did The CW come out?
The CW. The CW Television Network made its debut on September 18, 2006, after its two predecessors, UPN and The WB, respectively ceased independent operations on September 15 and 17 of that year. The CW's first two nights of programming – on September 18 and 19, 2006 – consisted of reruns and launch-related specials.
What was the economy of the state of Maine after the Civil War?
Maine relied instead on forestry, shipbuilding and textile and mill industries fueled by waterpower. After the Civil War, some black populations immigrated largely to urban centers such as New York, Chicago and Detroit, attracted by the growing opportunities of new industry.
Is Maine really the whitest state?
It is true that almost 95 percent of people in Maine identify as white, according to the most recent census data. This makes it one of the two whitest state in the country along with Vermont.
A Handbook for Parents: A Guide to Child Protective Services
Each year, 18,000 Maine children are reported to Child Protective Services (CPS) because of suspected child abuse or neglect. Our department is required by law to:
Why has a CPS social worker contacted me?
You have been contacted because Maine DHHS CPS got a report of possible abuse or neglect of your child (ren) or a child in your care.
What is child abuse and neglect?
In Maine law, abuse or neglect is a threat to the child's health and welfare by physical, mental or emotional injury or impairment, sexual abuse or exploitation, deprivation of essential needs or lack of protection from these, by a person responsible for the child.
Why would someone make a report?
As soon as possible, reports are made to identify children who might be abused or neglected so their safety is ensured. Some signs that people notice and may report:
Who made the report?
Anyone may make a report. Some professionals are required to make a report when they know or have reasonable cause to suspect that a child has been or is likely to be abused or neglected.
What happens after a report is made?
Not every call to the Child Protective Intake line (1-800-452-1999) leads to a social worker's visit. For example, some calls are not about child abuse or neglect. When the call is about suspected child abuse or neglect, it is sent to an office near where the family lives.
Child Protection Assessment
Notify the parents of their intent to interview children when required by law.
How did the Civil War affect Maine?
That’s because during the war, ship-building transitioned from wooden construction to steel. This eliminated many of the jobs, including coopering, a line of work which had employed many African Americans who had settled in the state.
What laws did Maine have to do with black people?
In addition, Maine also enacted anti-miscegenation laws ensuring white and black people couldn’t marry.
What is the northeastern tip of the United States?
The first part of the answer to the question has to do with geography and economics. Maine is the northeastern-most tip of the United States, far away from the American center of the Atlantic slave trade.
Who teaches American Studies at Bates College?
Myron Beasley teaches American Studies at Bates College. He says that over time, many people came to just think of Maine as a very white state. “So these grand narratives are often things that limit us,” Beasley says. “And we tend to see things how we tend to want to see them through that narrative about the place.”.
Who is Daniel Minter?
Portland artist and educator Daniel Minter says that perception of Maine's whiteness can also act to erase certain Maine cultures that have been here for centuries.
Was Maine's first population white?
Plus, Minter says, it is important to acknowledge that Maine’s first population wasn’t white. “There are people of color here,” Minter says. “There have always been, there were, I mean, you know the Wabanaki were here forever.
Who is Kate McMahon?
Kate McMahon. Kate McMahon is a historian at the Smithsonian of African American History in Washington D.C. “Maine was actually much more racially diverse in the 19th century than it was today,” says Kate McMahon, a historian at the Smithsonian of African American History in Washington D. C.
What is the CW in New Jersey?
New Jersey is served by WPSG and New York City affiliate WPIX. As a newer broadcast network, The CW maintains affiliations with low-power stations (broadcasting either in analog or digital) in a few markets, such as Reno, Nevada ( KRNS-CD) and Boise, Idaho ( KYUU-LD ).
When did the CW start?
The CW Television Network made its debut on September 18, 2006, after its two predecessors, UPN and The WB, respectively ceased independent operations on September 15 and 17 of that year. The CW's first two nights of programming – on September 18 and 19, 2006 – consisted of reruns and launch-related specials.
How many CW stations are there in the US?
The CW has eight owned-and-operated stations, and current and pending affiliation agreements with 220 additional television stations encompassing 50 states, the District of Columbia and three U.S. possessions. Counting only conventional CW affiliates and over-the-air affiliates of The CW Plus, the network has an estimated combined national reach of 100% of all households in the United States (or 330,866,316 Americans with at least one television set); this makes The CW the largest U.S. broadcast network by population reach percentage. Since January 2016, three U.S. states (Delaware, New Hampshire, and New Jersey) lack a locally licensed CW affiliate, largely due to a lack of a need for a local affiliate as those states are located within the broadcast ranges of stations in nearby states. Delaware is served by Philadelphia O&O WPSG and Salisbury, Maryland affiliate WMDT-DT2, while New Hampshire is served by three CW stations based in surrounding states (including Boston affiliate WLVI ). New Jersey is served by WPSG and New York City affiliate WPIX.
What is the CW4Kids block?
The following week on May 24, 4Kids took over responsibility for The CW's Saturday morning children's lineup, with the debut of a new block called The CW4Kids. The block's lineup initially consisted mostly of programs carried over from Kids' WB, before eventually adding 4Kids-produced shows such as Chaotic as well as new seasons of Yu-Gi-Oh! and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The block was rebranded into Toonzai on August 14, 2010 (though The CW4Kids name was retained as a sub-brand to fulfill branding obligations that the network had to comply with per 4Kids Entertainment's contract to lease The CW's Saturday morning timeslots); Toonzai ended its run on August 18, 2012.
How long is the CW on Sunday?
The CW airs its prime time programming for only two hours on Sunday through Friday evenings, compared to the three hours on Monday through Saturdays and four hours on Sunday nights programmed by the three longest-established networks, ABC, CBS, and NBC.
What is the CW logo?
At the network's first upfront presentation on May 18, 2006, the provisional blue-and-white rectangle logo that was used during the network's formation announcement in January was replaced by a green-and-white, curved-letter insignia that drew comparisons to the logo used by CNN, another company with Time Warner ownership interest.
When will the CW start on Sunday?
On February 14, 2018, The CW announced that it would add a 2-hour primetime block on Sunday nights beginning in the fourth quarter of 2018, returning the network to Sundays for the first time since the lease to Media Rights Capital ended in 2009, as well as expanding The CW's primetime slate from 10 hours a week to 12. Discussions with CBS and Warner Bros. about the expansion began as early as July 2017; both gave their approval to the move that December, with the network reaching clearance deals with key affiliate partners in early 2018.
