Four University of Maine at Farmington students blocked off Main Street, one of Farmington’s busier roads and thoroughfares, to protest climate change and the town’s fossil fuel emissions. The sit-in ended when police intervened after 15 minutes. The sit-in raised discussion between participants, bystanders and other local activists about the most impactful ways to protest and instigate change.
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Vacationland Fun is theme of 45th Chester Greenwood Day
A new category has been added to the parade judging, while some contests are being held virtually again this year.
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Russia: Death toll in Siberian coal mine blast raised to 52
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Bus crashes, catches fire in Bulgaria; at least 45 dead
The bus was carrying tourists back to North Macedonia; the dead include a dozen children.
West Africa has highest numbers of child soldiers, says UN
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President, VP and spouses help food kitchen for holiday
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