The Latest: Louisville officer involved in Breonna Taylor shooting to be fired

Mainers plan Juneteenth celebrations of emancipation from slavery

Recent events have infused the African American holiday with renewed purpose and fresh awareness.

Quaker retiring Aunt Jemima brand because of racial stereotype

It's the latest signal of the powerful cultural moment unleashed by the Black Lives Matter protests.

The Latest: Floyd’s neck was pinned by officer for 7 minutes, 46 seconds, prosecutors acknowledge

The latest on protests around the world against racism and police brutality. MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota prosecutors acknowledged Wednesday that a police officer had his knee on George Floyd’s neck for 7 minutes, 46 seconds – not the 8:46 that has become a global symbol of police brutality. The initial complaint alleges Derek Chauvin “had his […]

Bath police investigating after man drives truck into group of protesters at crosswalk

Bath police are investigating a confrontation between Black Lives Matter protesters and the driver of a pickup truck who allegedly drove into protesters who were crossing the street at a crosswalk Thursday evening.

Maine governor, supreme court pledge to root out racism in law enforcement and courts

Gov. Janet Mills and the Maine Supreme Judicial Court issue statements promising to identify racism in the justice system and provide additional training to police and court personnel.

Text of testimony of George Floyd’s brother before Congress

Philonise Floyd told the House Judiciary Committee 'George called for help and he was ignored. Please listen to the calls I’m making to you now..'

Our View: Voices of Maine parents must be heard

We should recognize that parents of Black children shoulder a burden few others understand.

More than 1,000 gather peacefully in Augusta to oppose racism, police brutality

At a protest in the shadow of the State House, participants speak against racial injustice and advocate for widespread police reforms.

Portland Police Department releases use-of-force policy

It bars the use of chokeholds, neck restraints and other tactics that might cut off someone's ability to breathe.