Over 40 cyclists gathered in Portland on Saturday afternoon to show support for Alex Pretti, a Minnesota nurse and avid cyclist who was fatally shot by an immigration agent.
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Some Maine businesses stay open during national strike but plan to donate proceeds
Many say they will give a portion of sales to groups helping immigrants and other community members.
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Is Maine prepared if ICE protests get dangerous?
Demonstrations here have so far remained peaceful, but organizers say they’re concerned about the aggressive crowd-control tactics that federal agents have used in Minnesota and elsewhere.
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Flag-wearing activist sues Augusta police over detainment at No Kings rally
Nicholas ‘Corn Pop’ Blanchard says police wanted to get him away from rally he opposed.
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Across Maine, protesters join in anti-ICE rallies in response to Minnesota killing
Hundreds of people gathered in Portland, Augusta, Bath and other locations Saturday to protest the killing of Renee Good, a Minneapolis woman, by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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Protesters gather in Portland to oppose Venezuela operation
Over 100 people convened downtown on Saturday afternoon to protest President Donald Trump’s strike on the South American nation.
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Hundreds gather in Lewiston to support Somali Mainers
Recent negative comments from President Donald Trump inspired a celebration of Somali Mainers in Lewiston on Saturday.
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Live updates: Mainers gather across the state for latest No Kings protests
Organizers say they expect even larger crowds than those that gathered in June to protest the Trump administration’s actions. In Maine, rallies are planned for Portland, Lewiston-Auburn, Augusta and dozens of other communities.
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Mainers turn out to make ‘good trouble’ amid political turmoil
Demonstrations honoring late civil rights leader and former Congressman John Lewis take place across the state.
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Thousands in Maine march at ‘No Kings’ rallies to protest Trump policies
The nationwide demonstrations came hours before President Donald Trump’s military parade through Washington, which coincided with the Army’s 250th anniversary and his 79th birthday.