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Pride Month
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News, Schools and Education
‘Heated’ student argument over Pride, Trump flags prompts Gardiner school to only allow display of American flag
Administrators of Gardiner Area High School adopted the temporary policy after a student put a Trump flag over a Pride flag Friday.
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Posted inLocal & State
As Pride month grows, so does hostility in some Maine towns
A large number of anti-LGBTQ+ bills were introduced around the country this year, including in Maine, and organizers of Pride events like those in Unity say the level of ‘venom’ has been sharp.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Augusta councilors adopt new policy allowing crosswalks to be painted for Pride Month
Cony student tells city councilors LGBTQ+ youth need to know Augusta supports them.
Posted inTimes Record
Brunswick to celebrate Pride Month amid heightened national controversy
The second Brunswick Pride Festival is set for Saturday, June 10.
Posted inNation & World
Pride parades march on with new urgency across U.S.
Annual marches in New York, San Francisco, Chicago and elsewhere took place just days after one Supreme Court justice signaled that the court should reconsider the right to same-sex marriage.
Posted inUncategorized
Farmington celebrates pride at town’s first LGBTQ festival
Acceptance was the resounding theme for the day, with attendees echoing how amazing it was to feel welcomed and celebrate for the day in a rural area.
Posted inCommunity News, Local & State
Farmington to host first LGBTQ+ Pride Festival in town’s history
Organizers say it is an opportunity to celebrate, welcome and educate.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Drag story hour hosts, under attack, dig in their heels
Organizers say they will enhance security but won’t stop their programs.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Hallowell Pride festival, parade to kick off month of events celebrating LGBTQ community
The weekend is scheduled to begin with a festival at Granite City Park on June 4 from noon to 4 p.m. A parade along Water Street will start at 2 p.m.