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PublishedApril 5, 2025
In Maine and nationwide, rallies and protests are growing alongside anger, grievances
Maine, like much of the country, has seen a notable jump in the size and frequency of political demonstrations since President Donald Trump began his second term.
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PublishedApril 5, 2025
In photos: Mainers rally across the state to protest Trump policies
Thousands of protesters gathered in Portland's Monument Square and near the State House in Augusta, while other 'Hands Off' protests were held in Auburn, Freeport, South Paris, South Portland and more. Here are the best shots from Maine Trust for Local News photographers.
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PublishedMarch 29, 2025
Waterville ‘Tesla Takedown’ protest targets Elon Musk, Trump
More than 60 people from around central Maine stood in the snow Saturday at a Tesla charging station off Main Street at Elm Plaza to protest Elon Musk's gutting of the federal government and firing of thousands of workers.
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PublishedFebruary 28, 2025
Mainers join nationwide economic blackout in their own way
Some small businesses saw more cash purchases during the 24-hour grassroots action against the U.S. economic and political system.
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PublishedFebruary 27, 2025
Waterville protesters urge passersby to ‘Dump Trump’
More than 50 people gathered Thursday morning on the sidewalk in downtown Waterville to protest President Trump and Elon Musk.
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PublishedFebruary 5, 2025
Waterville protesters target Elon Musk at Tesla charging station
'It's completely illegal and it removes Congress from having the financial control that is constitutionally theirs,' one protester said of the billionaire's access to government payment systems.
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PublishedJanuary 18, 2025
130 gather at State House to oppose second Trump term
The Augusta demonstration was part of a worldwide day of protest two days before the second inauguration of Donald Trump.
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PublishedAugust 18, 2024
Thousands of activists expected in Chicago for Democratic convention to call for Gaza cease-fire
While Kamala Harris has energized supporters as she prepares to accept the Democratic nomination, progressive activists maintain their mission remains the same.
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PublishedJune 1, 2024
Climate activist in Paris stuck a protest poster on Monet’s ‘Poppy Field’
It was the latest of several actions by protesters with the group Food Riposte to target artworks in France in calls for action to protect food supplies from further damage to the climate.
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PublishedMay 5, 2024
Pro-Palestinian protesters at USC comply with school order to leave their encampment
Protesters left a Pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Southern California early Sunday after they were surrounded by police and told they might face arrest if they didn’t go.
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