The stage reading Thursday night at Pickard Theater came just a few days after the student group postponed a vigil for slain right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk because of reported threats.
Israel-Hamas war
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Chellie Pingree among House Democrats urging U.S. to recognize Palestinian state
A spokesperson for Rep. Jared Golden said the 2nd District Democrat would not sign the letter, and places the onus on Israel and Palestine to ‘resolve their differences.’
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As global conflicts rage, Seeds of Peace participants gather in Maine to sow connection
The annual summer program brings together young people from regions in turmoil to help them foster dialogue, leadership skills and reconciliation in a peaceful setting.
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What is Israel’s end game in Gaza? | Opinion
A permanent ceasefire could start to pave the way for a two-state solution.
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Catholic Church’s silence on Gaza is unconscionable | Opinion
I’ve been forced to turn away from an institution I trusted to offer spiritual direction.
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Israel is gambling with its integrity | Opinion
Israel cannot hide behind the Holocaust while perpetrating a version of it on the Palestinian people.
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How to mobilize Maine, America, in support of Gaza | Opinion
The key to getting more people to speak out Israel’s actions is education.
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Be on the right side of history when it comes to Gaza | Opinion
Israel’s ongoing genocide against the Palestinian people is a test of our humanity. Don’t look away.
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Angus King calls for continued U.S. engagement as conflict in Gaza stirs regional unrest
After making an eight-day trip to the Middle East, Maine’s independent senator warns that a U.S. retreat from the region could empower adversaries and derail fragile diplomatic progress.
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Israel launches airstrikes across Gaza, killing more than 400 and shattering ceasefire with Hamas
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the strikes, which killed mostly women and children, after Hamas refused Israeli demands to change the ceasefire agreement.