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Nation / World, Uncategorized

Two Buffalo police officers charged with assault

by Associated Press June 6, 2020June 8, 2020

A video shows them shoving a 75-year-old protester who fell and hit his head on the pavement.

Local & State, News, Uncategorized

Old Port businesses pick up the pieces from protest that gave way to vandalism and break-ins

by Gillian Graham and Reuben Schafir June 4, 2020June 5, 2020

While most have been peaceful, a large protest that began Monday night became violent early Tuesday morning, leaving several businesses vandalized or burglarized.

Local & State, News, Uncategorized

Greater Portland chiefs vow to listen, but offer no policy changes

by Matt Byrne June 3, 2020June 6, 2020

Current and former police chiefs from 9 communities in Greater Portland gathered Wednesday to condemn the killing of George Floyd, and said they ‘can and must do better,’ vowing to listen to demonstrators’ concerns about race and policing.

Encore, Uncategorized

YWCA to hosts virtual event with Judicaelle Irakoze

June 2, 2020June 3, 2020

LEWISTON — YWCA Central Maine will host “Judicaelle Irakoze: Practical Ways to Achieve Racial Equity” in a virtual presentation and conversation from 2 to 3 p.m. Thursday, June 11. Irakoze describes herself as an afro-political feminist activist doing disruptive work and serving communities. She is a community organizer currently living in Maine. Irakoze will speak […]

Nation / World, Uncategorized

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

by Ashley Parker, Josh Dawsey, Rebecca Tan The Washington Post 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 The Washington Post 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.

Local & State, 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.

News, Schools & Education, Uncategorized

USM plans for equity training, scholarships in response to Floyd death

by Rachel Ohm June 1, 2020June 2, 2020

The university will be expanding racial equity training to include campus police and prioritizing scholarship funding for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.