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PublishedApril 9, 2024
Lawmakers pass paramilitary ban, sending bill to Gov. Mills
Gov. Janet Mills has 10 days to decide whether to sign, veto or allow the bill to become law without her signature.
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PublishedApril 3, 2024
Ban on paramilitary activity passes by 1 vote in Maine House
The bill would ban paramilitary activity intended to create public disturbances or violence.
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PublishedMarch 5, 2024
Brunswick changes public comment rules following racist Zoom remarks
After hearing concerns from the community, the Brunswick Town Council passed a resolution to deter hateful speech in public meetings.
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PublishedJanuary 16, 2024
Police investigate antisemitic graffiti on Harpswell’s Great Island
The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office is investigating the graffiti discovered on the pavement of Stevens Corner Road at the intersection with Harpswell Islands Road.
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PublishedNovember 12, 2023
Rally for love over hate held Sunday in Augusta
The "Love is Louder" rally sought to show that hate has no place in Maine following recent anti-Semitic, homophobic and racist acts.
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PublishedOctober 22, 2023
‘In Maine Love is louder’ rally planned at Augusta park in response to recent hate, neo-Nazi incidents
The 'In Maine Love is Louder' rally, organized by the recently formed Greater Augusta Unity Committee, is scheduled to be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 12, at Mill Park in Augusta.
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PublishedSeptember 24, 2023
Freeport holds anti-hate rally after recent racist, antisemitic vandalism
Over 50 people assembled in front of the Town Hall on Friday evening to show support for targeted communities.
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PublishedSeptember 12, 2023
Anonymous Zoom callers harass Hallowell officials, unleash hateful rants during council meeting
The city plans to change how it handles remote participation in response to the 'absolutely disgusting' incident, said City Manager Gary Lamb.
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