Our fear is that homophobic, transphobic and xenophobic rhetoric is slowly becoming routine, even expected. Let’s work together to ensure that’s not the case.
Pride Month
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Result of argument over Pride, Trump flags? Gardiner school allows only American flag
Administrators of Gardiner Area High School adopted the temporary policy after a student put a Trump flag over a Pride flag Friday.
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Posted inLocal & State
As Pride month grows, so does hostility in some Maine towns
A large number of anti-LGBTQ+ bills were introduced around the country this year, including in Maine, and organizers of Pride events like those in Unity say the level of ‘venom’ has been sharp.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Pride Month demands response to attacks on LGBTQ Americans
As the Republican Party tries to roll back civil rights and freedoms, it is laser-focused on smearing the LGBTQ community.
Posted inNation & World
LGBTQ+ people flock to Florida for Gay Days festival
Central Florida is about to become a hub of LGBTQ+ life.
Posted inTimes Record
Bath to celebrate city’s first Pride Festival
The festival will be held Friday, June 16, at Waterfront Park downtown.
Posted inTimes Record
Church lets its light shine for peace and diversity
This weekend, UUCB will be lit up orange in recognition of National Gun Violence Awareness Day; next weekend, it will be illuminated in rainbow colors to coincide with the Brunswick Pride Festival.
Posted inTimes Record
Brunswick to celebrate Pride Month amid heightened national controversy
The second Brunswick Pride Festival is set for Saturday, June 10.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Yarmouth to celebrate its first LGBTQ Pride Month
Town Councilor Heather Abbott says the inaugural Pride observance makes it clear that the town is “proud to have a vibrant LGBTQ+ community here.”