Life Unwound: Pride comes from unlikely people

Skowhegan business owner reopens doors after fears for safety following threatening messages

Jessica Stetson opened her store, Old Soul Collective, back up a day after temporarily closing. She had received a voicemail on her cellphone containing threatening language leaving her fearful for her safety.

Skowhegan business owner fears for safety after threatening messages over Pride flag incident

After receiving publicity about her Progress Pride flag being vandalized and community response in the wake of the incident, Jessica Stetson received a threatening phone message Wednesday.

Pride flag vandalism sparks Skowhegan community to rally in support of LGBTQ

Within hours of posting about the incident, in which a Pride flag in front of a local business was removed with the flag pole and destroyed, community members and businesses stepped up to show their solidarity.

Life Unwound: Out of the mouths of babes

Augusta officials ponder hanging Pride flags without city policy on books

City officials seek to show support for LGBTQ community, but some worried allowing Pride flags could bring lawsuits or set precedent for other displays on city property.

Mainewhile: LGBTQ allies need some etiquette for Pride celebrations

Life Unwound: My son showed me sexual orientation is not a choice

SoPo crosswalks show pride in LGBTQ community

The city has painted three crosswalks rainbow colors to honor Pride month.

LGBTQ Pride at 50: Focus shifts amid pandemic, racial unrest

The coronavirus pandemic and calls for racial equality have changed the very nature of this year's 50th anniversary LGBTQ Pride events.