High schoolers walked out of classes Tuesday and marched to the district’s central office to object to cutting teacher positions.
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Thousands of Mainers protest Trump policies amid latest ‘No Kings’ nationwide rallies
Transgender rights activist Ella Bowman rallied the Waterville crowd on bodily autonomy, while speakers across the state criticized policies they say threaten democracy.
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Thousands of Mainers rally during 3rd round of ‘No Kings’ protests
Demonstrations against the Trump administration took place Saturday in Portland, Lewiston-Auburn, Augusta, Waterville and dozens of other locations across Maine.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Bowdoin’s updated protest policies meet pushback from students, faculty
The Brunswick college said it is now refining those policies, which went into effect in January, following feedback.
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Maine cyclists ride in support of man killed in Minneapolis ICE operation
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.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
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.