Following separate requests to fly a Pride flag and an Irish flag, city officials have declined to allow other flags on city poles.
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Paraders show their Pride in Hallowell on Saturday
Nearly 50 participate in “Summer of Pride” event sponsored by Hallowell Pride Alliance.
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Hallowell Pride Alliance to host 2nd parade Saturday
“Many people are eager to return to celebrating together. We encourage anyone that wants to participate to show up and join us,” the vice president of the Hallowell Pride Alliance said.
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Skowhegan business owner reopens doors after fears for safety following threatening messages
Jessica Stetson opened her store, Old Soul Collective, back up a day after temporarily closing. She had received a voicemail on her cellphone containing threatening language leaving her fearful for her safety.
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Skowhegan business owner fears for safety after threatening messages over Pride flag incident
After receiving publicity about her Progress Pride flag being vandalized and community response in the wake of the incident, Jessica Stetson received a threatening phone message Wednesday.
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Pride flag vandalism sparks Skowhegan community to rally in support of LGBTQ
Within hours of posting about the incident, in which a Pride flag in front of a local business was removed with the flag pole and destroyed, community members and businesses stepped up to show their solidarity.
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Augusta officials ponder flag policy in response to LGBTQ Pride display request
The goal is to have a policy in place by next June, and in the shorter term, officials plan to issue a proclamation showing support for the gay community.
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Hallowell Pride sculpture allowed near city park after council narrowly approves public installation policy
The policy will provide guidance and an approval process for the placement of art, structures, flags and other installations on public property.
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Augusta officials ponder hanging Pride flags without city policy on books
City officials seek to show support for LGBTQ community, but some worried allowing Pride flags could bring lawsuits or set precedent for other displays on city property.
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LGBTQ Pride at 50: Focus shifts amid pandemic, racial unrest
The coronavirus pandemic and calls for racial equality have changed the very nature of this year’s 50th anniversary LGBTQ Pride events.