Transgender rights activist Ella Bowman rallied the Waterville crowd on bodily autonomy, while speakers across the state criticized policies they say threaten democracy.
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Thousands of Mainers rally during 3rd round of ‘No Kings’ protests
Demonstrations against the Trump administration took place Saturday in Portland, Lewiston-Auburn, Augusta, Waterville and dozens of other locations across Maine.
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Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
In photos: Thousands gather to protest ICE activity in Maine
Thousands of protesters gather for an anti-ICE rally in Monument Square in Portland on Friday.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Portland unveils plans to revitalize Congress Street amid growing safety concerns
Residents and businesses have been calling for changes to the busy downtown corridor amid reports of drug use and public disturbances. The city is responding with several new projects.
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Businesses in Portland’s Monument Square say safety concerns are growing
Calls to police have more than doubled over the past 2 months compared to prior years, prompting city officials to look for ways to implement more routine patrols.
Posted inBusiness, Food
HiFi Donuts to close in Monument Square
The owners are looking to move the nearly 8-year-old business to a new space.
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After all the pre-lighting criticism, Portland tree-lighting dazzles the crowd
For more than a week, complaints have been circulating that this year’s tree is thinner and scragglier than usual. But as the lights flashed on, precisely at 4:30 p.m. Friday, a crowd of hundreds cheered.
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Crowds pack downtown Portland for annual Pride parade
The festivities, which concluded in Deering Oaks on Saturday, continue a city tradition that began in 1987.
Posted inBusiness, Food
The Wrap: Farmers to return to Monument Square; hobbit-core restaurant planned for Brunswick
Also, Magissa ready to open, Off Track Pizza launches; a new breakfast and lunch spot in Saco; and more local food news.
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Portland cracking down on Monument Square parking violations
The city plans to better enforce a 20-minute limit on parking in the bricked park, where many businesses load and unload supplies.