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 […]
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Inside the push to tear-gas protesters before a presidential photo op
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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White instigators to blame for much of mayhem, officials say
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.
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How to stay safe as Maine reopens
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.
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USM plans for equity training, scholarships in response to Floyd death
The university will be expanding racial equity training to include campus police and prioritizing scholarship funding for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
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Maine reports 24 new COVID-19 cases but no additional deaths as reopening expands
Monday marked the first day of phase two of Gov. Janet Mills’ plan to reopen the state’s economy amid the coronavirus pandemic
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Military: 2 dead after shooting at North Dakota air base
The military says an early-morning shooting has left two airmen dead at the Grand Forks Air Force Base in North Dakota.
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Red’s Eats opens in Wiscasset for an abnormal summer under pandemic
Saturday marked opening day for Red’s Eats, a landmark seafood shack on Route 1 in Wiscasset.
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On Baseball: Red Sox prospect awaits call to return stateside
Australian left-hander Daniel McGrath, who had one of the most dominating seasons in Sea Dogs history, hopes to build on that as soon as baseball resumes.
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Cities brace for increasing unrest, call in National Guard
Protesters set police cars ablaze, smashed businesses’ windows and skirmished with baton-wielding officers in streets from Atlanta to Los Angeles, as anger over George Floyd’s death spread across the country