Farmington weekly peace vigil celebrates 20th anniversary

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Published
February 10, 2022

Farmington weekly peace vigil celebrates 20th anniversary

Since January 2002, local activists have stood vigil on exceedingly hot days and cold ones; in rainstorms and in blizzards — which this reporter has witnessed. The Franklin Journal spoke with many of these activists to learn of the vigil's story and how it's endured for two decades.
Published
November 26, 2021

UMaine-Farmington students block road to protest town’s fossil-fuel emissions

Four University of Maine at Farmington students blocked off Main Street, one of Farmington's busier roads and thoroughfares, to protest climate change and the town's fossil fuel emissions. The sit-in ended when police intervened after 15 minutes. The sit-in raised discussion between participants, bystanders and other local activists about the most impactful ways to protest and instigate change.
Published
November 17, 2021

Tensions mount at Waterville council meeting when group challenges mask mandate

Police were called when matters further escalated after the meeting when members of Maine Patriots With Attitude followed a couple outside where one member repeatedly used a vulgar term to insult a woman.
Published
November 14, 2021

Anti-mask mandate group says it will protest outside central Maine school board members’ homes

Nick Blanchard, founder of Maine Patriots With Attitude, wouldn't say when or where these would take place.
Published
October 27, 2021

Over 60 Mt. Blue students protest district COVID-19 policies with ‘freedom of choice’ walkout

Students and a few parents gathered outside Mt. Blue High School to protest RSU 9's coronavirus policies. Superintendent Chris Elkington said that the district will not alter the policies because of the walkout.

Published
June 27, 2021

Members of state worker’s union rally for livable wage ahead of contract renewal

Those who did not attend the Sunday rally had to work a 'second job' to pay their bills, according to the speakers at the event.
Published
January 17, 2021

Maine State House quiet on Sunday amid protest concerns

There were no signs of activity by Trump supporters, who are said to be targeting state capitols for demonstrations through Inauguration Day.
Published
January 7, 2021

Some Republican politicians baselessly blame antifa for pro-Trump mob rioting in Capitol

Many of the Trump supporters who stormed into Capitol openly boasted about their participation, live-streaming along the way.
Published
January 6, 2021

Maine historians see unprecedented event in storming of U.S. Capitol

The breach of the Capitol building by pro-Trump extremists is more in line with coups that have occurred in other, less stable countries.
Published
September 29, 2020

Prosecutor didn’t recommend homicide charges to grand jury in Breonna Taylor’s killing

Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron says he won't block the release of grand jury recordings.

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