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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Thousands of Mainers protest Trump policies amid latest ‘No Kings’ nationwide rallies
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.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Bowdoin’s updated protest policies meet pushback from students, faculty
The Brunswick college said it is now refining those policies, which went into effect in January, following feedback.
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The street band playing Portland protests is loud and easy to love | Column
Anyone can join the Ideal Maine Social Aid and Sanctuary Band, which just had its busiest year yet.
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Freeport bridge protesters turn out along I-295
The Visibility Brigade has protesters stand out at bridge overpasses in the state and across the nation.
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Maine cyclists ride in support of man killed in Minneapolis ICE operation
Over 40 cyclists gathered in Portland on Saturday afternoon to show support for Alex Pretti, a Minnesota nurse and avid cyclist who was fatally shot by an immigration agent.
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Some Maine businesses stay open during national strike but plan to donate proceeds
Many say they will give a portion of sales to groups helping immigrants and other community members.
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Is Maine prepared if ICE protests get dangerous?
Demonstrations here have so far remained peaceful, but organizers say they’re concerned about the aggressive crowd-control tactics that federal agents have used in Minnesota and elsewhere.
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Take MLK Jr.’s lead on the power of nonviolent resistance | Column
As tempting as it may be, returning hate for hate will not heal us. Violence and contempt only deepen polarization and erode moral clarity.