Black Lives Matter
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PublishedJune 7, 2020
The View From Here: Something’s happening here
The street protests in Portland last week could signal a potent force for change – if the movement can stay organized.
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PublishedJune 6, 2020
Large showing at peaceful demonstration in Bridgton
About 50 locals gathered for a peaceful demonstration in Bridgton Saturday morning.
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PublishedJune 6, 2020
Protesters demonstrate at Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office
On Friday in Wiscasset, the protesters were greeted by the sheriff, while three armed men stood by at a war memorial across the street.
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PublishedJune 4, 2020
In South Portland: An emotional but peaceful march for black lives
On Wednesday, a handful of high school students in South Portland set up a group on social media to stage a protest march. A day later, hundreds of people joined them.
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PublishedJune 4, 2020
Black Lives Matter protest being organized for Sunday in Augusta
Protest organizers say they do not want the protesters to be seen as rioters during the event planned for the streets near the State House.
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PublishedJune 4, 2020
Group warns Trump protesters to avoid Guilford, gather in Bangor
Some are concerned about potential violence if protesters and Trump supporters gather outside Puritan Medical Products in Guilford, where the president plans to visit Friday.
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PublishedJune 3, 2020
Second Black Lives Matter protest draws crowd in Brunswick Wednesday
Protesters gathered on the mall in Brunswick to peacefully protest police violence against people of color before marching up Pleasant Street to the police station.
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PublishedJune 2, 2020
Local police open to continued, peaceful dialogue around race, police brutality after area protests
Brunswick Police Cmdr. Mark Waltz said he has had dozens of “very insightful” conversations over the past few days, and the department hopes to involve some of the protestors in training exercises with officers.
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PublishedJune 2, 2020
Members of Maine’s congressional delegation criticize Trump’s response to protests
Rep. Pingree says the president abused his power, while Sen. King lists 'many things wrong' and Sen. Collins says Trump's use of force against D.C. protesters wasn't justified. Rep. Jared Golden cautioned the president about deploying U.S. troops on American soil.
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PublishedJune 2, 2020
Our View: We are all witnesses to systemic racism
Just like the Minneapolis police officers who watched George Floyd die, we have an obligation to act.
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