Maine’s network of evangelical Calvary Chapel churches has become increasingly vocal in state politics in recent years. Charlie Kirk’s death has spurred greater interest.
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Turning Point USA event draws heavy police presence in Portland
Officers blocked the street and staked out a rooftop outside the Expo, where the organization’s Make Heaven Crowded tour made a stop on Friday.
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Maine faith leaders organize ‘alternative’ to Turning Point USA event in Portland
The event, dubbed ‘Love is the Point,’ will support immigrants and transgender people — groups that organizers say Turning Point USA has targeted.
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Maine Senate Democrats reject Republican effort to honor Charlie Kirk
The Senate voted to halt the resolution from Rep. Reagan Paul, R-Winterport, to honor the conservative activist who was assassinated last year.
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Maine House honors Charlie Kirk with resolution
The resolution, sponsored by Republican Rep. Reagan Paul, was approved without a roll call Thursday.
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Maine high school teacher fired for comments about Charlie Kirk’s assassination
Derek Brewer, a social studies teacher at Mattanawcook Academy in Lincoln, was fired by the RSU 67 school board in a unanimous vote.
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Maine schools, churches see growing interest in Turning Point USA after Charlie Kirk’s assassination
At least 20 Turning Point USA chapters have launched at churches, colleges and high schools across Maine since the conservative group’s founder was killed in September.
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Kennebunk teacher resigns after social media post on assassination of Charlie Kirk
The post regarding the death of the right-wing activist led to the resignation of a high school teacher in RSU 21.
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Chaos erupts at Lincoln school board meeting over teacher’s statement on slain conservative Charlie Kirk
An RSU 67 board member slapped a phone out of an attendee’s hand as the man was taking video after sparking two board recesses with his public comments at the meeting Wednesday night.
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Kennebunk-area school district investigates teacher’s alleged social media post
A Kennebunk teacher allegedly posted a controversial message on social media after the assassination of Charlie Kirk last week.