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Maine Dems hold virtual rally, Bernie Sanders calls for ‘justice for George Floyd’

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders told Maine Democrats on Sunday that “police murder is an outrage” and said that creating a system that values the dignity of all people “starts with justice for George Floyd.”

Hundreds of protesters in Portland block traffic, vandalize police dept.

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A racially diverse crowd of about 300 in the largest city in the nation’s whitest state marched, blocked traffic and vandalized police headquarters Sunday to protest George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis.

Police protests continue to gather support across Maine

After protests over the last few days in Portland about police brutality and the recent death of George Floyd, support has only increased, as another protest took place Sunday afternoon in downtown Portland.

Governor Mills signs executive order as restrictions are gradually lifted

Governor Janet Mills on Friday signed an executive order which outlines steps the state will take as restrictions are eased.

7 employees at the Maine Emergency Operations Center test negative for Covid-19 after showing symptoms

Maine’s Center for Disease Control says all 7 employees at the state’s Emergency Operations Center who were showing symptoms of Covid-19 have tested negative.

Crash kills teenager, injures two others, after driver flees from police in Turner

Police are investigating a crash in Turner that left a teenager dead and two others injured on Friday morning.

Remote Maine town decides to remove its only public payphone

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A remote Maine town is hanging up its public payphone after residents and officials noted its lack of use.

Maine tribes get boost for pandemic care

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — An agency that provides health care and other services to American Indian tribal groups in Maine is getting $300,000 from the federal government for pandemic response.

Biden to help Maine Democrats rally at online event

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Former Vice President and current presidential candidate Joe Biden will rally Maine Democrats at an online event this weekend.

Maine’s BMV set to reopen Monday by appointment only

Maine’s Bureau of Motor Vehicles will be reopening to the public, but you’ll have to make an appointment first.

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