Some 50 demonstrators with the Maine Coalition for Palestine took to the sea Sunday morning in solidarity with an international flotilla that will attempt to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza later this week.
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Pro-Palestinian activists rally outside Portland courthouse to support fellow protesters
Ten demonstrators who were arrested over a month ago in the Old Port appeared in court Thursday and pleaded not guilty to obstructing a public way.
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Portland police arrest 20 pro-Palestinian protesters in Old Port
Those arrested are accused of obstructing the roads near the Custom House.
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Charges dismissed against final Bath Iron Works protester
The charges for the pro-Palestine protester have been dismissed after he agreed to donate to a charity of his choice.
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Bowdoin College will not change investment practices despite pro-Palestine encampment
An ad hoc committee recommended maintaining investment practices after a student referendum last May called on the college to divest from companies that support Israel.
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Suspensions lifted against Bowdoin College students after pro-Palestine encampment
Student organizers announced that suspensions against 8 students who were involved in the 5-day protest have been lifted.
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Bowdoin students conclude pro-Palestine protest, call action an ‘immense success’
The college issued suspensions to eight students over their encampment in the college’s student union, which organizers concluded Monday evening after reaching an ‘understanding’ with administrators.
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Students inside encampment suspended as Bowdoin College President Zaki aims to bring demonstration to a close
Student protesters with Bowdoin Students For Justice in Palestine set up an encampment inside the college’s student union building Friday and are now facing disciplinary action from the school.
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Bowdoin College students face discipline for pro-Palestine encampment
Protesters say they’re responding to President Trump’s recent statements about taking over Gaza, and Bowdoin’s lack of response to a student referendum on Palestinian solidarity.