June 2020 – Page 228 – Lewiston Sun Journal

Inside the push to tear-gas protesters before a presidential photo op

by Ashley Parker, Josh Dawsey, Rebecca Tan June 2, 2020June 3, 2020

WASHINGTON — President Trump began considering a visit to St. John’s Episcopal Church on Monday morning, after spending the night devouring cable news coverage of protests across the country, including in front of the White House. The historic church had been damaged by fire, and Trump was eager to show that the nation’s capital – […]

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Nation / World, Uncategorized

White instigators to blame for much of mayhem, officials say

by Isaac Stanley-Becker June 2, 2020June 4, 2020

In some cities, local officials have noted black protesters have struggled to maintain peaceful protests in the face of young white men joining the fray, seemingly determined to commit mayhem.

News

Maine Commercial Real Estate: May Transactions

by MWC Bot June 2, 2020June 2, 2020

Sales, leasing, retail and industrial activity.

Maine, News, Uncategorized

How to stay safe as Maine reopens

by Kevin Miller June 2, 2020June 3, 2020

Mainers can minimize their chances of catching the coronavirus in retail stores, beaches, campgrounds, restaurants and other venues if they know what to look for and follow some basic practices.

Bicentennial, Maine, News

On this date in Maine history: June 2

by Joseph Owen June 2, 2020June 2, 2020

June 2, 1851: Gov. John Hubbard signs what becomes known as the Maine Law, which bans the sale of alcoholic beverages except for “medicinal, mechanical, or manufacturing purposes.” The law, for which Portland Mayor Neal Dow lobbied furiously, also includes a search-and-seizure provision that enables any three voters to obtain a search warrant if they […]