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Protesters who showcased Constitution at Trump’s Portland rally surprised by gesture’s impact

by Scott Dolan August 5, 2016August 5, 2016

Images and videos of protesters from the Maine People’s Alliance silently holding up pocket copies of the U.S. Constitution were picked up by media nationwide.

Cops & Courts, Local & State, News

Portland social worker indicted on charge of sexually assaulting patient

by Matt Byrne August 5, 2016August 6, 2016

Kelly O’Rourke was arrested earlier on one count of gross sexual assault, under a provision that makes it a felony for a psychiatrist or social worker to have a sexual relationship with a patient.

Local & State, News, Politics

South Portland student who got grief for wearing Trump hat appears front and center at rally

by Dennis Hoey August 4, 2016August 5, 2016

The Maine Republican Party and the Trump campaign arrange for Connor Mullen to sit on stage just feet from the Republican nominee during his speech Thursday.

Local & State, News, Politics

Portland anti-Trump protesters loud, but all passionate, law-abiding

by Noel K. Gallagher August 4, 2016November 30, 2016

The candidate’s supporters and detractors clash verbally outside Merrill Auditorium, while inside some critics try to disrupt his speech.

Local & State, News, Politics

Trump draws supporters, protesters as he courts Maine voters at campaign rally in Portland

by Randy Billings August 4, 2016December 15, 2017

The Republican candidate pledges to address terrorism and the dangers of immigration, alleging crimes by the state’s Somali refugees, and mostly stays on message in a packed Merrill Auditorium.