Thousands of protesters gathered in Portland’s Monument Square and near the State House in Augusta, while other ‘Hands Off’ protests were held in Auburn, Freeport, South Paris, South Portland and more. Here are the best shots from Maine Trust for Local News photographers.
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Live updates: Mainers rally across the state to protest Trump policies
Thousands of protesters gathered both in Portland’s Monument Square and near the State House in Augusta, while other ‘Hands Off’ protests were held in Auburn, Freeport, South Paris, South Portland and elsewhere.
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L.L.Bean sues Wisconsin company, alleging it copied signature tote bags
The trademark infringement lawsuit calls the bulk-ordered ‘boat tote’ bags sold by 4Imprint Inc. ‘confusingly similar’ and a deliberate attempt to ‘free ride’ on the Maine company’s popular item.
Posted inGirls Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Girls hockey: 2025 Varsity Maine All-State team
Players from the two state finalists have a major presence on the All-State squad.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
King-backed bill would force USDA to pay farmers’ federal contracts
Despite a judge’s orders and the Trump administration’s promise to release the funding, farmers across the country, including in Maine, are still waiting for millions in federal reimbursements for agricultural conservation projects.
Posted inCommunity, Connections
Brunswick center to host talk about Paul Revere’s ride
The April 10 program features a display of a rare history center drum captured at Bunker Hill.
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Rochelle Rice to perform at Bath arts center April 5
Rice is a vocalist, composer and storyteller whose artistry blurs the lines between jazz, soul, and contemporary pop.
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Brunswick church to hold fundraising concert April 12
BRUNSWICK — UUCB Concerts for a Cause is set to present blues performer Guy Davis at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 12, to raise money for the Brunswick Area Teen Center and Maine Family Planning. Davis won the “Keeping the Blues Alive” Award and was nominated by The Blues […]
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Joanna Rainer: Bidding farewell to L.L.Bean products
We have been L.L.Bean customers for many years, ordering from its much anticipated catalog. A highlight of a cross-country camping trip last year was shopping at an L.L.Bean outlet store in Maine. Products we have purchased include flannel sheets, towels, waterhog mats (the best), Boat and Tote bags, toiletry kits, L.L.Bean boots (the best, I […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Lewiston-Auburn
Franco-American history on display in Lewiston during ‘Heart of Maine’ performance
Students from The French School of Maine will tell the story of Lewiston’s Franco-American heritage during Thursday’s performance at 11:15 a.m. at the Franco Center at 46 Cedar St.