WASHINGTON — Fifty years after the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., only 1 in 10 African Americans think the United States has achieved all or most of the goals of the civil rights movement he led, according to a new poll by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. Three-quarters of African Americans […]
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Jay man alleges civil rights violations against Gallant, county jails, state
By Steve Sherlock, Sun Journal AUBURN — A Jay man and his minor children have filed a notice of claim seeking $5 million in damages against former Oxford County Sheriff Wayne Gallant and 17 other individuals and government or law enforcement agencies. Michael C. Marks claims Gallant, “in his individual and representative capacities, sexually assaulted […]
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Jay man alleges civil rights violations against Gallant, county jails, state
AUBURN — A Jay man and his minor children have filed a notice of claim seeking $5 million in damages against former Oxford County Sheriff Wayne Gallant and 17 other individuals and government or law enforcement agencies. Michael C. Marks claims Gallant, “in his individual and representative capacities, sexually assaulted (Marks), and continues to harass, […]
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Cascade Brook raises money for Pennies for Patients
The Cascade Brook School’s Civil Rights Team recently held a Pennies for Patients campaign, and $810.35 was raised in less than a month. All money raised was sent to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The Farmington school continues to practice the Habit of Mind of Empathy. Pictured are, from left, front row, team members Raven […]
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Paul LePage says he's received death threats over Charlottesville comments
During a radio interview Thursday, Gov. Paul LePage said he’s received death threats for his comments about what happened at the racist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, recently. “Hatred is alive and well in the United States of America,” the governor told the Portland-based WGAN during his regular appearance with friendly hosts. LePage said that he […]
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Gov. Paul LePage offers alternative civil rights history
History obviously isn’t one of Gov. Paul LePage’s strong points. In a radio interview Tuesday, LePage took issue with U.S. Rep. John Lewis’ decision to boycott the presidential inauguration because he doesn’t consider Donald Trump “a legitimate president.” The governor then proceeded to deliver a mangled history lesson to the civil rights leader who marched […]
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How one day in high school shaped Angus King
One of the most inspiring moments in the life of U.S. Sen. Angus King happened on a cold Tuesday morning on Feb. 10, 1959, a week after rock ‘n’ roll legend Buddy Holly perished in a blinding storm in a plane that plummeted into a cornfield. Since King was just 14 years old, the event […]
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W. Dickerson: You can make a difference
As usual, Leonard Pitts found a way to move through the current crisis in the police forces of American cities and ask the right question — “What can I do?” (Sun Journal, April 30). Active citizenship is one answer. People can vote, speak up for what they believe is right, and give guidance to their […]
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Lew Alessio: Society’s promise is for everyone
It’s a neighborhood kind of thing. A give-and-take social exchange. Let’s say, one day you and your family open up your heart’s dream: The Patty Cake Bakery. Don’t you think the name is cute as all get-out? You decorate and plan every detail, pass all the inspections, and fulfill all the requirements for handicap accessibility. […]
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Artist: Painting ‘Americans Who Tell the Truth’ portraits leads to lessons
AUBURN – Robert Shetterly told Auburn Middle School students Monday that he paints American history by creating portraits of individuals, many he initially knew nothing about. The Maine artist famous for his portrait series, “Americans Who Tell the Truth,” spoke to students who’ve been using them to learn about courage, democracy and change. Since 2001, […]