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PublishedJune 19, 2020
Hundreds gather and march in Portland to mark Juneteenth celebration of emancipation
Juneteenth commemorates the day that the last slaves still living in bondage in the United States learned they were free.
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PublishedJune 19, 2020
The Latest: Louisville officer involved in Breonna Taylor shooting to be fired
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PublishedJune 18, 2020
Mainers plan Juneteenth celebrations of emancipation from slavery
Recent events have infused the African American holiday with renewed purpose and fresh awareness.
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PublishedJune 17, 2020
The Latest: Floyd’s neck was pinned by officer for 7 minutes, 46 seconds, prosecutors acknowledge
The latest on protests around the world against racism and police brutality. MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota prosecutors acknowledged Wednesday that a police officer had his knee on George Floyd’s neck for 7 minutes, 46 seconds – not the 8:46 that has become a global symbol of police brutality. The initial complaint alleges Derek Chauvin “had his […]
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PublishedJune 13, 2020
Police chiefs and sheriffs say chokeholds long ago outlawed
In the current climate of protests over charges of police brutality and racial profiling, police chiefs and sheriffs outline their policies.
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PublishedJune 13, 2020
‘Agents of change:’ Black Lives Matter rally rolls through Lewiston and Auburn
Roughly 200 people marched through Auburn and Lewiston.
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PublishedJune 11, 2020
Farmington protest organizers discuss their motivations
Farmington's Black Lives Matter protest organizers have been primarily youth-led, and they are determined to continue their involvement with the movement.
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PublishedJune 10, 2020
Maine governor, supreme court pledge to root out racism in law enforcement and courts
Gov. Janet Mills and the Maine Supreme Judicial Court issue statements promising to identify racism in the justice system and provide additional training to police and court personnel.
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PublishedJune 9, 2020
Lewiston considers resolution on policing in wake of protests
The resolution introduced by Councilor Safiya Khalid would commit the city to supporting policing practices that ensure "equality and equal justice for all."
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PublishedJune 4, 2020
Rally draws more than 700 demonstrators to Lewiston to demand justice
Organizers said the peaceful Black Lives Matter protest, the third this week in the city, won't be the last as they press for change following the death of a black man in Minneapolis.
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