The United Nations has expressed concern at the increase in U.S. state laws restricting people’s rights based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
Pride Month
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Scarborough library showing its Pride with events for youth, adults
A “Heartstoppers Hangout” for youth, trivia games, a documentary and a history lecture are among the events planned.
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U.S. security alert warns Americans overseas of potential attacks on LGBTQ events
The global notice came three days after the FBI and Department of Homeland Security issued a similar public warning about events and venues linked to June’s Pride month.
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Target to reduce number of stores carrying Pride-themed merchandise after last year’s backlash
Target, which operates roughly 2,000 stores, said decisions about where to stock Pride-themed products, including adult apparel, home goods, foods and beverages would be based on ‘guest insights and consumer research.’
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Yarmouth renews pledge to recognize Pride Month
The Yarmouth Town Council voted unanimously last week to declare June as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month in town. The Town Council recognized June as Pride Month for the first time last year, and plans to make it an annual occurrence, according to Chairman David Craig. Passing the resolution each year affords it the importance and recognition […]
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In Unity, idea to house asylum seekers in dorms divides a town
Some say absorbing up to 600 new arrivals would be untenable, even though the community has welcomed as many college students for decades.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham celebrates Pride
Gorham Pride hosted its first festival celebrating the LGBTQ+ community June 24 with a marimba band, a choir, drag performances and a vendor and resource fair.
Posted inMaine
Falmouth mother says she’s not taking down her Pride flags despite complaint
Brooke Hackett said the homeowners association told her all signs and flags are banned in her neighborhood, a rule that she says was never enforced until now.
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Starbucks union calls strike over Pride displays, but the company calls it a misinformation campaign
Starbucks Workers United said in a tweet Friday that 3,500 workers will be on strike over the next week, starting with the flagship location in Seattle.
Posted inTimes Record
Bath hosts its first Pride Festival
Hundreds attended the first Bath Pride Festival at Waterfront Park Friday.