How sad to read such an arrogant, ignorant and racist column as the one John Balentine wrote on June 18 (“BLM should demand less government, not more”). He speaks from his own experience and calls that normal. For example, nuclear families are the “bedrock of sound societies the world over” when in reality “nuclear family” […]
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Little evidence that protests spread COVID-19 in U.S.
Only Phoenix of 13 cities involved in the earliest wave had an increase that would fit the pattern, economists find.
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Trump says painting ‘Black Lives Matter’ on Fifth Avenue would be ‘a symbol of hate’
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio, who ordered the tribute last week, calls the president’s comments on Twitter ‘the definition of racism.’
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Citing racial bias, San Francisco will end mug shots release
Police say they will stop releasing the booking photos unless the suspects pose a threat to the public
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Windham police update policy on use of deadly force
A Police Department community forum Tuesday follows a peaceful Black Lives Matter protest in town last week.
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Lewiston to consider body cameras for police following talks between mayor and police union
Mayor Mark Cayer met with the police patrol union Monday regarding the City Council’s resolution condemning racial profiling.
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Portland mayor supports painting Black Lives Matter mural on Congress Street
Mayor Kate Snyder presents the citizen-driven proposal at a City Council workshop and says specifics will be outlined at the council’s meeting July 13.
Posted inPolitics
Distancing from Trump? Some Republicans step up critiques
The president has been criticized by some party members for inconsistent leadership during competing national crises.
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Couple draws guns at crowd heading to St. Louis mayor’s home
Mark McCloskey says he and his wife were facing an ‘angry mob’ and that they feared for their lives.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster
Children’s book festival showcases Black experience
Running through Aug. 31, the Beautiful Blackbird Children’s Book Festival aims to inspire and entertain.