‘A Man Was Lynched Here’

a fence there is another memorial. “A man was lynched here yesterday,” reads one of the signs. “Maine grieves,” reads another. On the edge, almost hidden: “There will be trials.” Here, too, are dozens of flowers and candles.

It was supposed to be very hot Tuesday, in the 90s. There is an eerie feeling in the air, though, like when a storm is about continue reading …