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Over 1,000 protesters demonstrate in Portland, some clash with police as tensions flare later in the night

by Matt Byrne and Dennis Hoey June 1, 2020June 8, 2020

The crowd gathered at the police station Monday to protest the death of a black man detained by police in Minneapolis, chanting ‘I can’t breathe’ as they staged a die-in. Police arrested 23 people after several tense standoffs and some vandalism.

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Outdoor dining slowly reemerges in the Old Port

by Peggy Grodinsky June 1, 2020June 2, 2020

Just a handful of restaurants opened for outdoor dining Monday, and there was no lunchtime rush.

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Alain Nahimana, who founded Maine immigrant center, has died

by Gillian Graham June 1, 2020June 1, 2020

Nahimana was executive director of the Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center and a longtime advocate for immigrants.

Local & State

Protesters block traffic, demand to meet with Portland police chief

by Rob Wolfe May 31, 2020June 8, 2020

About 300 demonstrators insisted on meeting with Police Chief Frank Clark to discuss their concerns about racial bias after a black man’s death in Minneapolis, but they dispersed Sunday evening without having done so.