Black Lives Matter marks 10 years of activism, renews call to defund police

The movement first emerged in 2013 after the acquittal of George Zimmerman, the neighborhood watch volunteer who killed 17-year-old Trayvon Martin.

Counterprotesters show up to condemn ‘It’s OK to be white’ banner in Congress Square

Several dozen people descended on the square Friday to push back on the banner that former City Council candidate Richard Ward has been displaying.

UMF students establish Black Student Union

Its mission is to offer a place to connect, be allies and learn about history and issues that impact Black people.

Livermore adopts ‘Juneteenth’ as paid holiday

The approval follows the addition of June 19th, the symbolic end of slavery, as a state holiday.

Video footage after George Floyd’s death captures Minneapolis police discussing ‘hunting people’

The videos, captured by police body cameras, documented officers speaking derisively about the demonstrators, the news media and Mayor Jacob Frey.

New Gloucester group continues to ‘show up for people of color’

In addition to monthly rallies and meeting, New Gloucester United Against Racism is offering a series of educational sessions on race, privilege and oppression.

Exhibit showcases Mainers ‘taking a knee’ in support of Black Lives Matter

Maine to recognize ‘Juneteenth’ as state holiday

Governor Janet Mills signed a bill into law establishing June 19 as a state holiday to mark the end of slavery.

Rallies, moments of silence mark year since George Floyd’s death

Floyd's death was captured by a bystander on a wrenching video that galvanized the racial justice movement and continues to ripple a year later.

Lawmakers may limit use of facial recognition software by police in Maine

A bill sponsored by Rep. Grayson Lookner, D-Portland, would limit police use of facial recognition technology to investigations of only the most serious crimes.