A jury could not reach a unanimous verdict at the conclusion of two-day trial on charges that man sexually assaulted girl
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Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Ban on paramilitary training camps barely clears first hurdle in Maine House vote
The bill passed the Democratic-controlled House 66-60 with 6 Democrats joining unified opposition from Republicans and 24 lawmakers absent.
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Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Maine public meetings struggle to curb hate on Zoom
After a spate of virtual ‘bombings’ of racist and antisemitic comments, some communities are changing the rules. With free speech, it’s a fine line.
Posted inNews, Times Record
Former Bath Iron Works welder claims co-workers, supervisors harassed him for being Black
The former Bath Iron Works employee filed a federal discrimination lawsuit alleging he was the target of racist slurs.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Together we must aspire to a more welcoming and safe Maine
Disarming intolerance and bigotry starts with education – this can be uncomfortable and scary, but it works.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
In wake of neo-Nazi rally, Augusta seeks to ensure diversity, equity, inclusion in city practices
One city councilor says a recent racist demonstration in the city shows work to make sure Augusta welcomes diversity can’t wait.
Posted inNation & World, News
HBCU students alerted campus security officer before Jacksonville rampage
The president of the historically Black institution in Jacksonville, Florida, says a campus security officer tipped off by observant students likely stopped the killer who fatally shot 3 people.
Posted inNation & World, News
Jacksonville killings refocus attention on the city’s racist past and the struggle to move on
In recent years, there were signs Jacksonville was changing, and it might still be.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: Let’s be prompt and unambiguous as we nip hatred in the bud
Plans to tighten prohibitions on organized private armies should be just the start.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Here’s what it will take to stop the rise of hate groups in Maine
Speak up, confront dangerous ideology directly, and protect neighbors who are targeted and make it clear that they are as much a part of our communities as anybody else.