Does anyone understand what this means?

Newport KY

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Does anyone understand this or even know what it is? I'm involved in an elaborate scavenger hunt and this is the next clue. But I don't understand it. I'd really appreciate any help you could provide. Thanks. .. ._ _ _ ._.. _ _ _ _ _ _ _._.. _. _ _. _ _ _ _ ....._ _._. _._ _.... _._. _._ ..... _ _ _ _ _ _ _._ _ _ _ ......_..