New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. This protest is billing . People also turned out to show support for the police. The Police Bureau attempts to work with all event organizers to establish an environment where community members may safely practice their First Amendment Rights of speech and assembly. Ungovernable: Rage at the White House. As was demonstrated last year in a workshop with the City Council, the report confirms the men and women of our police department performed their responsibilities under great duress in a professional and admirable way, Portland City Manager Jon Jennings said in a statement Thursday. Was wondering if anyone knew what times the protests were this week, can't seem to find them on FB events anymore. You can share 5 more gift articles this month. Updated: 7:21 PM EDT May 13, 2022. The Christian Civic League of Maine also celebrated the ruling Friday morning but said there is more to be done. PORTLAND, Ore. On Tuesday night in Portland, thousands of demonstrators marched to Pioneer Courthouse Square to protest the killing of George Floyd, the black man who died in police custody . window.__mirage2 = {petok:"_PTaAwjy.MZDZfuc8b_IeLDRtiy8tjuijMYvZMSWTU4-1800-0"}; Use the form below to reset your password. Check back for additions as the year progresses! Sign up and we'll help you stay connected to Vacationland by sending our twice-a-month newsletter to your inbox. A week of award-winning wine and food, Portland Wine Week is set for early June. As Portland protests against police violence continue Monday afternoon, the Portland Police Bureau (PPB) has closed a large swath of downtown Portland to people and vehicles: The areas between SW . Search events on Facebook. A family-friendly event, Carnaval ME features LIVE music, ice sculptures, bonfires, a bites + brews igloo, face-painting, an arts and crafts station and more. Hundreds of pro-choice supporters rally for abortion rights in Portland Subscribe to calendar notifications by clicking on the Notify Me button, and you will automatically be alerted about the latest events in our community. The lawsuit filed Wednesday by Eric Poulin says Botana and the district violated the First Amendment, the Maine Human Rights Act, the Civil Rights Act . Protests have now been happening in Portland, Oregon for 90 straight nights. Activists have planned a protest in Manhattan's Washington Square Park on Friday at 6:30 p.m. Already have a commenting profile? Carol Bousquet. John McKernan in 1993, exactly 20 years after Roe v. Wade. July 2022. Within hours after the Aug. 29 shooting in downtown Portland that left a Trump supporter dead, police were . Build Power for a More Feminist Future On Friday, after hours of peaceful demonstration in various locations around the city, a riot broke out in downtown Portland. Bishop Robert Deeley, who oversees the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland, shared a written statement that highlighted Catholic programs in Maine that work with people who are having difficulties in pregnancy or who have been involved in an abortion. Field said some are surprised by that position, but it reflects that the majority of people in the United States support abortion rights. PORTLAND, Maine A massive Black Lives Matter protest in Portland Friday night was the largest yet in the city. Harvest on the Harbor is Maines highly anticipated food and drink festival celebrating premier Maine distillers, brewers, oyster farmers, and purveyors of outstanding hospitality. Give website feedback. Troy Jackson to take action. Please subscribe or login first for digital access. That was in addition to reports by assisting agencies, dispatch logs, use of force reviews, and media coverage and social media posts of the rally. Local News / Sports. Setting sail after sundown, watch from all across the Portland waterfront and Bug Light Park in South Portland as ferry boats, tugboats, lobster boats and more pass by in their festive best. 0:00. Celebrating the local community, award-wining boutique restaurants, and diverse quality wine, Portland Wine Week offers various events such as wine sails, brunches, dinners, seminars and special menus. It was the first event formally organized by the group BLM Portland with the mission of 'promoting racial justice and social consciousness' following Floyd's death at the hands of police in Minneapolis last week. 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Members of the Ideal Maine Social Aid and Sanctuary Band played on the steps of city hall. 2020-2021. Attending breweries include Vitamin Sea Brewing, Good Word Brewing & Public House, Foam Brewers, Goodfire Brewing, Allagash Brewing, and more! Portland,Maine protesters march across city | newscentermaine.com - WCSH Today, two groups of protesters are likely to clash in Portland, Oregon.
