Black Lives Matter is likely the largest movement in American history. On the eve of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the question is, what does it mean for Maine?
2021
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Given months to live, Lewiston mom is ‘not ready to leave’
Jacklyn Ann Holt is battling cervical cancer that has spread to other areas.
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Michael Frett: ‘I wish Dr. King’s dream were today’s reality, but sadly, it’s not’
The Hallowell city councilor says he looks around and sees “that today’s inequities are based not solely on the color of one’s skin, but are steeped in regionalism, culture, sexual orientation, political affiliation and economic status, to name a few.”
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Lilly Bohner: ‘We’re not going to be quiet until things actually, really change.’
In her frustration, Lilly Bohner pulled together the march that went though Fort Halifax Park to Waterville City Hall. She participated in three demonstrations over the summer, including the one she organized, as well as Augusta and Rockland.
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Bill Burney: We can ‘come together again by working side by side and not working side against side’
The former mayor of Augusta and retired field officer director for U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development said by building up the infrastructure of the country — together — that will be the “soul force” Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. talked about in his speech.
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Bills shut down Ravens, advance to conference final
Buffalo contains Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson and gets a 101-yard interception return by Taron Johnson en route to a 17-3 victory.
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Bus driver in dramatic bridge plunge says it ‘just took off’
The MTA says he was driving ‘almost five times the allowable speed for a bus making the turn being attempted.’
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Betty White marks 99th birthday Sunday
Her plans include feeding a pair of ducks that regularly visit her Los Angeles-area home.
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Inauguration week prayer event aims to show Christian unity
Using the slogan and social media tag #PeaceWithJustice, the effort aims to counter feelings of helplessness.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
Guard troops pour into Washington as states answer the call
Officials say they need at least 25,000 to adequately lock down the Capitol and a wide swath of D.C.