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Black Lives Matter

Published
June 11, 2020

Photos: Black Lives Matter protesters make second stand in Bath

Organizers say persistence is important in the Black Lives Matter movement and the reason they continue to protest racism and police brutality.
Published
June 10, 2020

Maine governor, supreme court pledge to root out racism in law enforcement and courts

Gov. Janet Mills and the Maine Supreme Judicial Court issue statements promising to identify racism in the justice system and provide additional training to police and court personnel.
Published
June 10, 2020

Text of testimony of George Floyd’s brother before Congress

Philonise Floyd told the House Judiciary Committee 'George called for help and he was ignored. Please listen to the calls I’m making to you now..'
Published
June 10, 2020

Mainewhile: White Mainers have a lot of work to do
Published
June 10, 2020

Commentary: Newspaper, city of Portland mischaracterize protest safety concerns

The city used a meeting between officials and community members ‘to provide legitimacy for their actions against the public for expressing their First Amendment rights.’

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Published
June 9, 2020

Lewiston considers resolution on policing in wake of protests

The resolution introduced by Councilor Safiya Khalid would commit the city to supporting policing practices that ensure "equality and equal justice for all."
Published
June 9, 2020

Letter: Portland schools must commit to changes to dismantle inequalities
Published
June 9, 2020

Our View: Voices of Mainers raising black children must be heard

We should recognize that the mothers and fathers of children of color shoulder a burden that few others understand.
Published
June 8, 2020

More than 1,000 gather peacefully in Augusta to oppose racism, police brutality

At a protest in the shadow of the State House, participants speak against racial injustice and advocate for widespread police reforms.
Published
June 7, 2020

Photos: Peaceful protests continue in Midcoast on Saturday