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DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2026-06-30 · 00:43 UTC

Well, what is open for folks in #Maine needing #CoolingShelters during #ExtremeHeat? Let's find out... (And there has to be more than just these, right? Right?)

#CoolingCenters across Maine offer relief from extreme heat

Extreme heat watch ahead of the Fourth of July

By Adelaide Brown, June 29, 2026

PORTLAND, Maine — An extreme #HeatWatch is in effect this week for much of the state ahead of the Fourth of July.

"Need to get out of the heat? There are multiple community cooling centers in Maine that help provide temporary relief from the high temperatures.

"According to the Maine Emergency Management Agency, a cooling center is a facility that has been opened for short-term operations due to a specific emergency or event. They are normally opened when hot temperatures may become dangerous.

"City of #PortlandME officials said the public library on Congress Street will be open as a cooling center on Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Meanwhile, Troubh Ice Arena will be open as a cooling center on Friday because the library will be closed in observance of the Fourth of July holiday. Portland officials also said there will be splash pads at several city parks and reminded people they can also cool off at the Deering Oaks Ravine.

"The city of #AugustaME also announced that it will offer a daytime cooling center at the Augusta Civic Center on Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. People are being asked to enter the Civic Center through the South Entrance and follow the signs to the Cumberland Room. Pets are welcome, provided they always remain in a secure crate or carrier, which will not be available on-site. People with questions about the cooling center or transportation needs can call the Augusta Police Department's non-emergency line at 207-626-2370 ext. 0.

Listed below are cooling centers featured on the Maine Emergency Management Agency's website.

- #BridgtonME

- Bridgton will have a cooling center open at the Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot St., Bridgton, Maine. Wednesday, July 1, and Thursday, July 2, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Have a pet? Call ahead. Pet protocol: Animals will be housed in the garage. No exceptions unless a service animal. Owners must provide carrier/crate, food, and bowl. For more information, please contact the community center. Contact: 207-647-3116

#FalmouthME

- Mason-Motz Activity Center, 190 Middle Road, Falmouth, ME. Cooling Center during Summer Season, Monday – Thursday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Family Ice Arena, 20 Hat Trick Drive, Falmouth, ME. Open for Cooling Center during Summer Season, Monday – Friday: 4 a.m. to midnight; Saturday & Sunday: 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Contact: 207-781-4200
- Falmouth Memorial Library, 5 Lunt Road, Falmouth, ME. Open as a Cooling Center During Summer Season, Monday – Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed on Sundays. Contact: 207-781-2351

#FreeportME

- Freeport Community Services at 53 Depot St. will be open as a cooling center from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from June 30 through July 2.

#LisbonME

- The Lisbon Police Department's lobby is available as a cooling/charging center. Address: 300 Lisbon Street, Lisbon, Maine 04250. Services: Cooling/Charging. Hours: 24/7 as needed. Contact: 207-353-2500

#SouthPortlandME

- South Portland Community Center, Cooling Center open July 2, 2026, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Offers device charging, Wi-Fi, water, and is ADA accessible. Contact: 207-767-7650

#WestbrookME

- Walker Memorial Library, 800 Main St. in Westbrook. Open as a cooling center, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday & Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Offers device charging, computer access, water, and books. Contact: 207-854-0630
- The Westbrook Community Center, 425 Bridge St. in Westbrook, is open as a Cooling Center on Wednesday, July 1, and Thursday, July 2, 2026, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact: 207-854-0676

Source:
https://www.wmtw.com/article/maine-cooling-centers-extreme-heat/71773045

#MainePol #ClimateDiaryMaine #ExtremeHeat #Heatwave #Unhoused #Homeless #MaineLibraries #LibrariesRule!

#maine #coolingshelters #extremeheat #coolingcenters #heatwatch #portlandme

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2026-06-30 · 00:43 UTC

Well, what is open for folks in #Maine needing #CoolingShelters during #ExtremeHeat? Let's find out... (And there has to be more than just these, right? Right?)

#CoolingCenters across Maine offer relief from extreme heat

Extreme heat watch ahead of the Fourth of July

By Adelaide Brown, June 29, 2026

PORTLAND, Maine — An extreme #HeatWatch is in effect this week for much of the state ahead of the Fourth of July.

"Need to get out of the heat? There are multiple community cooling centers in Maine that help provide temporary relief from the high temperatures.

"According to the Maine Emergency Management Agency, a cooling center is a facility that has been opened for short-term operations due to a specific emergency or event. They are normally opened when hot temperatures may become dangerous.

"City of #PortlandME officials said the public library on Congress Street will be open as a cooling center on Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Meanwhile, Troubh Ice Arena will be open as a cooling center on Friday because the library will be closed in observance of the Fourth of July holiday. Portland officials also said there will be splash pads at several city parks and reminded people they can also cool off at the Deering Oaks Ravine.

"The city of #AugustaME also announced that it will offer a daytime cooling center at the Augusta Civic Center on Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. People are being asked to enter the Civic Center through the South Entrance and follow the signs to the Cumberland Room. Pets are welcome, provided they always remain in a secure crate or carrier, which will not be available on-site. People with questions about the cooling center or transportation needs can call the Augusta Police Department's non-emergency line at 207-626-2370 ext. 0.

Listed below are cooling centers featured on the Maine Emergency Management Agency's website.

- #BridgtonME

- Bridgton will have a cooling center open at the Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot St., Bridgton, Maine. Wednesday, July 1, and Thursday, July 2, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Have a pet? Call ahead. Pet protocol: Animals will be housed in the garage. No exceptions unless a service animal. Owners must provide carrier/crate, food, and bowl. For more information, please contact the community center. Contact: 207-647-3116

#FalmouthME

- Mason-Motz Activity Center, 190 Middle Road, Falmouth, ME. Cooling Center during Summer Season, Monday – Thursday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Family Ice Arena, 20 Hat Trick Drive, Falmouth, ME. Open for Cooling Center during Summer Season, Monday – Friday: 4 a.m. to midnight; Saturday & Sunday: 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Contact: 207-781-4200
- Falmouth Memorial Library, 5 Lunt Road, Falmouth, ME. Open as a Cooling Center During Summer Season, Monday – Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed on Sundays. Contact: 207-781-2351

#FreeportME

- Freeport Community Services at 53 Depot St. will be open as a cooling center from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from June 30 through July 2.

#LisbonME

- The Lisbon Police Department's lobby is available as a cooling/charging center. Address: 300 Lisbon Street, Lisbon, Maine 04250. Services: Cooling/Charging. Hours: 24/7 as needed. Contact: 207-353-2500

#SouthPortlandME

- South Portland Community Center, Cooling Center open July 2, 2026, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Offers device charging, Wi-Fi, water, and is ADA accessible. Contact: 207-767-7650

#WestbrookME

- Walker Memorial Library, 800 Main St. in Westbrook. Open as a cooling center, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday & Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Offers device charging, computer access, water, and books. Contact: 207-854-0630
- The Westbrook Community Center, 425 Bridge St. in Westbrook, is open as a Cooling Center on Wednesday, July 1, and Thursday, July 2, 2026, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact: 207-854-0676

Source:
https://www.wmtw.com/article/maine-cooling-centers-extreme-heat/71773045

#MainePol #ClimateDiaryMaine #ExtremeHeat #Heatwave #Unhoused #Homeless #MaineLibraries #LibrariesRule!

#maine #coolingshelters #extremeheat #coolingcenters #heatwatch #portlandme

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2026-06-30 · 00:43 UTC

Well, what is open for folks in #Maine needing #CoolingShelters during #ExtremeHeat? Let's find out... (And there has to be more than just these, right? Right?)

#CoolingCenters across Maine offer relief from extreme heat

Extreme heat watch ahead of the Fourth of July

By Adelaide Brown, June 29, 2026

PORTLAND, Maine — An extreme #HeatWatch is in effect this week for much of the state ahead of the Fourth of July.

"Need to get out of the heat? There are multiple community cooling centers in Maine that help provide temporary relief from the high temperatures.

"According to the Maine Emergency Management Agency, a cooling center is a facility that has been opened for short-term operations due to a specific emergency or event. They are normally opened when hot temperatures may become dangerous.

"City of #PortlandME officials said the public library on Congress Street will be open as a cooling center on Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Meanwhile, Troubh Ice Arena will be open as a cooling center on Friday because the library will be closed in observance of the Fourth of July holiday. Portland officials also said there will be splash pads at several city parks and reminded people they can also cool off at the Deering Oaks Ravine.

"The city of #AugustaME also announced that it will offer a daytime cooling center at the Augusta Civic Center on Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. People are being asked to enter the Civic Center through the South Entrance and follow the signs to the Cumberland Room. Pets are welcome, provided they always remain in a secure crate or carrier, which will not be available on-site. People with questions about the cooling center or transportation needs can call the Augusta Police Department's non-emergency line at 207-626-2370 ext. 0.

Listed below are cooling centers featured on the Maine Emergency Management Agency's website.

- #BridgtonME

- Bridgton will have a cooling center open at the Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot St., Bridgton, Maine. Wednesday, July 1, and Thursday, July 2, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Have a pet? Call ahead. Pet protocol: Animals will be housed in the garage. No exceptions unless a service animal. Owners must provide carrier/crate, food, and bowl. For more information, please contact the community center. Contact: 207-647-3116

#FalmouthME

- Mason-Motz Activity Center, 190 Middle Road, Falmouth, ME. Cooling Center during Summer Season, Monday – Thursday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Family Ice Arena, 20 Hat Trick Drive, Falmouth, ME. Open for Cooling Center during Summer Season, Monday – Friday: 4 a.m. to midnight; Saturday & Sunday: 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Contact: 207-781-4200
- Falmouth Memorial Library, 5 Lunt Road, Falmouth, ME. Open as a Cooling Center During Summer Season, Monday – Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed on Sundays. Contact: 207-781-2351

#FreeportME

- Freeport Community Services at 53 Depot St. will be open as a cooling center from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from June 30 through July 2.

#LisbonME

- The Lisbon Police Department's lobby is available as a cooling/charging center. Address: 300 Lisbon Street, Lisbon, Maine 04250. Services: Cooling/Charging. Hours: 24/7 as needed. Contact: 207-353-2500

#SouthPortlandME

- South Portland Community Center, Cooling Center open July 2, 2026, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Offers device charging, Wi-Fi, water, and is ADA accessible. Contact: 207-767-7650

#WestbrookME

- Walker Memorial Library, 800 Main St. in Westbrook. Open as a cooling center, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday & Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Offers device charging, computer access, water, and books. Contact: 207-854-0630
- The Westbrook Community Center, 425 Bridge St. in Westbrook, is open as a Cooling Center on Wednesday, July 1, and Thursday, July 2, 2026, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact: 207-854-0676

Source:
https://www.wmtw.com/article/maine-cooling-centers-extreme-heat/71773045

#MainePol #ClimateDiaryMaine #ExtremeHeat #Heatwave #Unhoused #Homeless #MaineLibraries #LibrariesRule!

#maine #coolingshelters #extremeheat #coolingcenters #heatwatch #portlandme

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2026-06-30 · 00:43 UTC

Well, what is open for folks in #Maine needing #CoolingShelters during #ExtremeHeat? Let's find out... (And there has to be more than just these, right? Right?)

#CoolingCenters across Maine offer relief from extreme heat

Extreme heat watch ahead of the Fourth of July

By Adelaide Brown, June 29, 2026

PORTLAND, Maine — An extreme #HeatWatch is in effect this week for much of the state ahead of the Fourth of July.

"Need to get out of the heat? There are multiple community cooling centers in Maine that help provide temporary relief from the high temperatures.

"According to the Maine Emergency Management Agency, a cooling center is a facility that has been opened for short-term operations due to a specific emergency or event. They are normally opened when hot temperatures may become dangerous.

"City of #PortlandME officials said the public library on Congress Street will be open as a cooling center on Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Meanwhile, Troubh Ice Arena will be open as a cooling center on Friday because the library will be closed in observance of the Fourth of July holiday. Portland officials also said there will be splash pads at several city parks and reminded people they can also cool off at the Deering Oaks Ravine.

"The city of #AugustaME also announced that it will offer a daytime cooling center at the Augusta Civic Center on Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. People are being asked to enter the Civic Center through the South Entrance and follow the signs to the Cumberland Room. Pets are welcome, provided they always remain in a secure crate or carrier, which will not be available on-site. People with questions about the cooling center or transportation needs can call the Augusta Police Department's non-emergency line at 207-626-2370 ext. 0.

Listed below are cooling centers featured on the Maine Emergency Management Agency's website.

- #BridgtonME

- Bridgton will have a cooling center open at the Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot St., Bridgton, Maine. Wednesday, July 1, and Thursday, July 2, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Have a pet? Call ahead. Pet protocol: Animals will be housed in the garage. No exceptions unless a service animal. Owners must provide carrier/crate, food, and bowl. For more information, please contact the community center. Contact: 207-647-3116

#FalmouthME

- Mason-Motz Activity Center, 190 Middle Road, Falmouth, ME. Cooling Center during Summer Season, Monday – Thursday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Family Ice Arena, 20 Hat Trick Drive, Falmouth, ME. Open for Cooling Center during Summer Season, Monday – Friday: 4 a.m. to midnight; Saturday & Sunday: 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Contact: 207-781-4200
- Falmouth Memorial Library, 5 Lunt Road, Falmouth, ME. Open as a Cooling Center During Summer Season, Monday – Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed on Sundays. Contact: 207-781-2351

#FreeportME

- Freeport Community Services at 53 Depot St. will be open as a cooling center from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from June 30 through July 2.

#LisbonME

- The Lisbon Police Department's lobby is available as a cooling/charging center. Address: 300 Lisbon Street, Lisbon, Maine 04250. Services: Cooling/Charging. Hours: 24/7 as needed. Contact: 207-353-2500

#SouthPortlandME

- South Portland Community Center, Cooling Center open July 2, 2026, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Offers device charging, Wi-Fi, water, and is ADA accessible. Contact: 207-767-7650

#WestbrookME

- Walker Memorial Library, 800 Main St. in Westbrook. Open as a cooling center, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday & Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Offers device charging, computer access, water, and books. Contact: 207-854-0630
- The Westbrook Community Center, 425 Bridge St. in Westbrook, is open as a Cooling Center on Wednesday, July 1, and Thursday, July 2, 2026, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact: 207-854-0676

Source:
https://www.wmtw.com/article/maine-cooling-centers-extreme-heat/71773045

#MainePol #ClimateDiaryMaine #ExtremeHeat #Heatwave #Unhoused #Homeless #MaineLibraries #LibrariesRule!

#librariesrule #mainelibraries #homeless #unhoused #heatwave #climatediarymaine

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2026-06-30 · 00:43 UTC

Well, what is open for folks in #Maine needing #CoolingShelters during #ExtremeHeat? Let's find out... (And there has to be more than just these, right? Right?)

#CoolingCenters across Maine offer relief from extreme heat

Extreme heat watch ahead of the Fourth of July

By Adelaide Brown, June 29, 2026

PORTLAND, Maine — An extreme #HeatWatch is in effect this week for much of the state ahead of the Fourth of July.

"Need to get out of the heat? There are multiple community cooling centers in Maine that help provide temporary relief from the high temperatures.

"According to the Maine Emergency Management Agency, a cooling center is a facility that has been opened for short-term operations due to a specific emergency or event. They are normally opened when hot temperatures may become dangerous.

"City of #PortlandME officials said the public library on Congress Street will be open as a cooling center on Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Meanwhile, Troubh Ice Arena will be open as a cooling center on Friday because the library will be closed in observance of the Fourth of July holiday. Portland officials also said there will be splash pads at several city parks and reminded people they can also cool off at the Deering Oaks Ravine.

"The city of #AugustaME also announced that it will offer a daytime cooling center at the Augusta Civic Center on Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. People are being asked to enter the Civic Center through the South Entrance and follow the signs to the Cumberland Room. Pets are welcome, provided they always remain in a secure crate or carrier, which will not be available on-site. People with questions about the cooling center or transportation needs can call the Augusta Police Department's non-emergency line at 207-626-2370 ext. 0.

Listed below are cooling centers featured on the Maine Emergency Management Agency's website.

- #BridgtonME

- Bridgton will have a cooling center open at the Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot St., Bridgton, Maine. Wednesday, July 1, and Thursday, July 2, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Have a pet? Call ahead. Pet protocol: Animals will be housed in the garage. No exceptions unless a service animal. Owners must provide carrier/crate, food, and bowl. For more information, please contact the community center. Contact: 207-647-3116

#FalmouthME

- Mason-Motz Activity Center, 190 Middle Road, Falmouth, ME. Cooling Center during Summer Season, Monday – Thursday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Family Ice Arena, 20 Hat Trick Drive, Falmouth, ME. Open for Cooling Center during Summer Season, Monday – Friday: 4 a.m. to midnight; Saturday & Sunday: 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Contact: 207-781-4200
- Falmouth Memorial Library, 5 Lunt Road, Falmouth, ME. Open as a Cooling Center During Summer Season, Monday – Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed on Sundays. Contact: 207-781-2351

#FreeportME

- Freeport Community Services at 53 Depot St. will be open as a cooling center from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from June 30 through July 2.

#LisbonME

- The Lisbon Police Department's lobby is available as a cooling/charging center. Address: 300 Lisbon Street, Lisbon, Maine 04250. Services: Cooling/Charging. Hours: 24/7 as needed. Contact: 207-353-2500

#SouthPortlandME

- South Portland Community Center, Cooling Center open July 2, 2026, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Offers device charging, Wi-Fi, water, and is ADA accessible. Contact: 207-767-7650

#WestbrookME

- Walker Memorial Library, 800 Main St. in Westbrook. Open as a cooling center, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday & Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Offers device charging, computer access, water, and books. Contact: 207-854-0630
- The Westbrook Community Center, 425 Bridge St. in Westbrook, is open as a Cooling Center on Wednesday, July 1, and Thursday, July 2, 2026, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact: 207-854-0676

Source:
https://www.wmtw.com/article/maine-cooling-centers-extreme-heat/71773045

#MainePol #ClimateDiaryMaine #ExtremeHeat #Heatwave #Unhoused #Homeless #MaineLibraries #LibrariesRule!

#maine #coolingshelters #extremeheat #coolingcenters #heatwatch #portlandme

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2026-03-26 · 22:45 UTC

[1/2] #PineTreeActivism - #NoKings3 #MaineEvents / #NHEvents

#AuburnME: 12-1:30PM - Court St & Main St, Longley Bridge, Auburn
#AugustaME: 12-5:00PM - Maine State House, Augusta
#BangorME: 12-2:00PM - Main St (West Market Sq>Paul Bunyan), Bangor
#BarHarborME: 10-11:00AM – Village Green, Bar Harbor
#BathME: 10:00AM-2:00PM - From Library Park to the bridge, Bath
#BelfastME: 1-3:00PM - Post Office Square, 1 Franklin St, Belfast
#BethelME: 2-5:00PM - Bethel Common, 21 Broad St, Bethel
#BridgtonME: 12-3:00PM - Shorey Park, Main St, Bridgton
#BrooksME: 11AM-12:00PM – ME-7 bridge downtown, Brooks
#BrunswickME: 11:00-1:00PM - 195 Maine Street, Brunswick
#BucksportME: 12:30-2:30PM - Veterans Memorial Bridge, Bucksport
#CalaisME: 12-2:00PM - Flatiron Park, North & Main St, Calais
#CarrabassettValleyME: 8-10:00AM - Town Office, Carrabassett Valley
#CastineME: 1-3:00PM - Court St & School St, Castine
#CherryfieldME: 12-2:00PM - Stewart Park, US Rt 1 & Main St, Cherryfield
#DamariscottaME / #NewcastleME: 12-1:00PM on the bridge, Damariscotta
#DeerIsleME: 12-12:30PM – Mill Pond Park, 22 Main St, Deer Isle
#DexterME: 12-1:00PM - Main St & Church St, Dexter
#DoverNH: 11:00AM-1:00PM - Lower Square, Dover
#EastportME: 10-11:00AM - 1 Washingon St, Eastport
#EllsworthME: 12-1:30PM – Ellsworth City Hall, 1 City Hall Plaza, Ellsworth
#FarmingtonME: 12-1:30PM - 196 Main St to south, Farmington
#FortKentME: 1-3:00PM - 1 Monument Square, Fort Kent

Source:
https://bsky.app/profile/pinetreeactivism.org/post/3mhr6mhj7oc2w

#MaineResists #NHResists #NoKings #NoThrones

#pinetreeactivism #nokings3 #maineevents #nhevents #auburnme #augustame

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2026-03-26 · 22:45 UTC

[1/2] #PineTreeActivism - #NoKings3 #MaineEvents / #NHEvents

#AuburnME: 12-1:30PM - Court St & Main St, Longley Bridge, Auburn
#AugustaME: 12-5:00PM - Maine State House, Augusta
#BangorME: 12-2:00PM - Main St (West Market Sq>Paul Bunyan), Bangor
#BarHarborME: 10-11:00AM – Village Green, Bar Harbor
#BathME: 10:00AM-2:00PM - From Library Park to the bridge, Bath
#BelfastME: 1-3:00PM - Post Office Square, 1 Franklin St, Belfast
#BethelME: 2-5:00PM - Bethel Common, 21 Broad St, Bethel
#BridgtonME: 12-3:00PM - Shorey Park, Main St, Bridgton
#BrooksME: 11AM-12:00PM – ME-7 bridge downtown, Brooks
#BrunswickME: 11:00-1:00PM - 195 Maine Street, Brunswick
#BucksportME: 12:30-2:30PM - Veterans Memorial Bridge, Bucksport
#CalaisME: 12-2:00PM - Flatiron Park, North & Main St, Calais
#CarrabassettValleyME: 8-10:00AM - Town Office, Carrabassett Valley
#CastineME: 1-3:00PM - Court St & School St, Castine
#CherryfieldME: 12-2:00PM - Stewart Park, US Rt 1 & Main St, Cherryfield
#DamariscottaME / #NewcastleME: 12-1:00PM on the bridge, Damariscotta
#DeerIsleME: 12-12:30PM – Mill Pond Park, 22 Main St, Deer Isle
#DexterME: 12-1:00PM - Main St & Church St, Dexter
#DoverNH: 11:00AM-1:00PM - Lower Square, Dover
#EastportME: 10-11:00AM - 1 Washingon St, Eastport
#EllsworthME: 12-1:30PM – Ellsworth City Hall, 1 City Hall Plaza, Ellsworth
#FarmingtonME: 12-1:30PM - 196 Main St to south, Farmington
#FortKentME: 1-3:00PM - 1 Monument Square, Fort Kent

Source:
https://bsky.app/profile/pinetreeactivism.org/post/3mhr6mhj7oc2w

#MaineResists #NHResists #NoKings #NoThrones

#pinetreeactivism #nokings3 #maineevents #nhevents #auburnme #augustame

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2026-03-26 · 22:45 UTC

[1/2] #PineTreeActivism - #NoKings3 #MaineEvents / #NHEvents

#AuburnME: 12-1:30PM - Court St & Main St, Longley Bridge, Auburn
#AugustaME: 12-5:00PM - Maine State House, Augusta
#BangorME: 12-2:00PM - Main St (West Market Sq>Paul Bunyan), Bangor
#BarHarborME: 10-11:00AM – Village Green, Bar Harbor
#BathME: 10:00AM-2:00PM - From Library Park to the bridge, Bath
#BelfastME: 1-3:00PM - Post Office Square, 1 Franklin St, Belfast
#BethelME: 2-5:00PM - Bethel Common, 21 Broad St, Bethel
#BridgtonME: 12-3:00PM - Shorey Park, Main St, Bridgton
#BrooksME: 11AM-12:00PM – ME-7 bridge downtown, Brooks
#BrunswickME: 11:00-1:00PM - 195 Maine Street, Brunswick
#BucksportME: 12:30-2:30PM - Veterans Memorial Bridge, Bucksport
#CalaisME: 12-2:00PM - Flatiron Park, North & Main St, Calais
#CarrabassettValleyME: 8-10:00AM - Town Office, Carrabassett Valley
#CastineME: 1-3:00PM - Court St & School St, Castine
#CherryfieldME: 12-2:00PM - Stewart Park, US Rt 1 & Main St, Cherryfield
#DamariscottaME / #NewcastleME: 12-1:00PM on the bridge, Damariscotta
#DeerIsleME: 12-12:30PM – Mill Pond Park, 22 Main St, Deer Isle
#DexterME: 12-1:00PM - Main St & Church St, Dexter
#DoverNH: 11:00AM-1:00PM - Lower Square, Dover
#EastportME: 10-11:00AM - 1 Washingon St, Eastport
#EllsworthME: 12-1:30PM – Ellsworth City Hall, 1 City Hall Plaza, Ellsworth
#FarmingtonME: 12-1:30PM - 196 Main St to south, Farmington
#FortKentME: 1-3:00PM - 1 Monument Square, Fort Kent

Source:
https://bsky.app/profile/pinetreeactivism.org/post/3mhr6mhj7oc2w

#MaineResists #NHResists #NoKings #NoThrones

#pinetreeactivism #nokings3 #maineevents #nhevents #auburnme #augustame

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2026-03-26 · 22:45 UTC

[1/2] #PineTreeActivism - #NoKings3 #MaineEvents / #NHEvents

#AuburnME: 12-1:30PM - Court St & Main St, Longley Bridge, Auburn
#AugustaME: 12-5:00PM - Maine State House, Augusta
#BangorME: 12-2:00PM - Main St (West Market Sq>Paul Bunyan), Bangor
#BarHarborME: 10-11:00AM – Village Green, Bar Harbor
#BathME: 10:00AM-2:00PM - From Library Park to the bridge, Bath
#BelfastME: 1-3:00PM - Post Office Square, 1 Franklin St, Belfast
#BethelME: 2-5:00PM - Bethel Common, 21 Broad St, Bethel
#BridgtonME: 12-3:00PM - Shorey Park, Main St, Bridgton
#BrooksME: 11AM-12:00PM – ME-7 bridge downtown, Brooks
#BrunswickME: 11:00-1:00PM - 195 Maine Street, Brunswick
#BucksportME: 12:30-2:30PM - Veterans Memorial Bridge, Bucksport
#CalaisME: 12-2:00PM - Flatiron Park, North & Main St, Calais
#CarrabassettValleyME: 8-10:00AM - Town Office, Carrabassett Valley
#CastineME: 1-3:00PM - Court St & School St, Castine
#CherryfieldME: 12-2:00PM - Stewart Park, US Rt 1 & Main St, Cherryfield
#DamariscottaME / #NewcastleME: 12-1:00PM on the bridge, Damariscotta
#DeerIsleME: 12-12:30PM – Mill Pond Park, 22 Main St, Deer Isle
#DexterME: 12-1:00PM - Main St & Church St, Dexter
#DoverNH: 11:00AM-1:00PM - Lower Square, Dover
#EastportME: 10-11:00AM - 1 Washingon St, Eastport
#EllsworthME: 12-1:30PM – Ellsworth City Hall, 1 City Hall Plaza, Ellsworth
#FarmingtonME: 12-1:30PM - 196 Main St to south, Farmington
#FortKentME: 1-3:00PM - 1 Monument Square, Fort Kent

Source:
https://bsky.app/profile/pinetreeactivism.org/post/3mhr6mhj7oc2w

#MaineResists #NHResists #NoKings #NoThrones

#nothrones #nokings #nhresists #maineresists #fortkentme #farmingtonme

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2026-03-26 · 22:45 UTC

[1/2] #PineTreeActivism - #NoKings3 #MaineEvents / #NHEvents

#AuburnME: 12-1:30PM - Court St & Main St, Longley Bridge, Auburn
#AugustaME: 12-5:00PM - Maine State House, Augusta
#BangorME: 12-2:00PM - Main St (West Market Sq>Paul Bunyan), Bangor
#BarHarborME: 10-11:00AM – Village Green, Bar Harbor
#BathME: 10:00AM-2:00PM - From Library Park to the bridge, Bath
#BelfastME: 1-3:00PM - Post Office Square, 1 Franklin St, Belfast
#BethelME: 2-5:00PM - Bethel Common, 21 Broad St, Bethel
#BridgtonME: 12-3:00PM - Shorey Park, Main St, Bridgton
#BrooksME: 11AM-12:00PM – ME-7 bridge downtown, Brooks
#BrunswickME: 11:00-1:00PM - 195 Maine Street, Brunswick
#BucksportME: 12:30-2:30PM - Veterans Memorial Bridge, Bucksport
#CalaisME: 12-2:00PM - Flatiron Park, North & Main St, Calais
#CarrabassettValleyME: 8-10:00AM - Town Office, Carrabassett Valley
#CastineME: 1-3:00PM - Court St & School St, Castine
#CherryfieldME: 12-2:00PM - Stewart Park, US Rt 1 & Main St, Cherryfield
#DamariscottaME / #NewcastleME: 12-1:00PM on the bridge, Damariscotta
#DeerIsleME: 12-12:30PM – Mill Pond Park, 22 Main St, Deer Isle
#DexterME: 12-1:00PM - Main St & Church St, Dexter
#DoverNH: 11:00AM-1:00PM - Lower Square, Dover
#EastportME: 10-11:00AM - 1 Washingon St, Eastport
#EllsworthME: 12-1:30PM – Ellsworth City Hall, 1 City Hall Plaza, Ellsworth
#FarmingtonME: 12-1:30PM - 196 Main St to south, Farmington
#FortKentME: 1-3:00PM - 1 Monument Square, Fort Kent

Source:
https://bsky.app/profile/pinetreeactivism.org/post/3mhr6mhj7oc2w

#MaineResists #NHResists #NoKings #NoThrones

#pinetreeactivism #nokings3 #maineevents #nhevents #auburnme #augustame

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2026-03-15 · 19:32 UTC

#AugustaME - Thanks to the generous support of The Friends of #LithgowLibrary, we now have a #LibraryOfThings!

"A Library of Things allows you to borrow non-traditional library items such as snowshoes or a sewing machine. More than a 'try before you buy' opportunity, the Library of Things aligns with the mission of our library — to offer a collection of materials that meets the needs, interests, and abilities of our diverse #community. A Library of Things promotes sharing with community members, #sustainability, and trying new things. We hope you enjoy!

Interested in donating? Please let us know what you have in mind and we will see if we are able to add it to our collection. Thank you!

Library of Things Policies

- Eligibility: You must be a Lithgow cardholder for at least 3 months and in good standing (current card, no outstanding fees, etc.). Some Library of Things items are strictly limited to Adults only (18+).
- Availability: The Library of Things items are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Items may not be reserved & are not available through interlibrary loan.
- Borrowing: You may borrow 5 Library of Things item at a time for up-to two weeks. Items may not be renewed.
- Returning: Library of Things items should be returned in-person only (not in the drop box.) Items should be returned on-time and as a complete kit (all parts included.) Failure to follow the return policy may lead to repair/replacement cost and/or impact borrowing privileges.
- Loss or damage: The card holder is responsible for any repair or replacement due to loss or damage. The card holder is responsible for any injury, loss, or damage that may occur from use of equipment."

Learn more:
https://www.lithgowlibrary.org/library-of-things/

#SolarPunkSunday #MaineLibraries #LibrariesRule! #BorrowingBeyondBooks #CircularEconomy #BorrowDontBuy

#augustame #lithgowlibrary #libraryofthings #community #sustainability #solarpunksunday

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2026-03-15 · 19:32 UTC

#AugustaME - Thanks to the generous support of The Friends of #LithgowLibrary, we now have a #LibraryOfThings!

"A Library of Things allows you to borrow non-traditional library items such as snowshoes or a sewing machine. More than a 'try before you buy' opportunity, the Library of Things aligns with the mission of our library — to offer a collection of materials that meets the needs, interests, and abilities of our diverse #community. A Library of Things promotes sharing with community members, #sustainability, and trying new things. We hope you enjoy!

Interested in donating? Please let us know what you have in mind and we will see if we are able to add it to our collection. Thank you!

Library of Things Policies

- Eligibility: You must be a Lithgow cardholder for at least 3 months and in good standing (current card, no outstanding fees, etc.). Some Library of Things items are strictly limited to Adults only (18+).
- Availability: The Library of Things items are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Items may not be reserved & are not available through interlibrary loan.
- Borrowing: You may borrow 5 Library of Things item at a time for up-to two weeks. Items may not be renewed.
- Returning: Library of Things items should be returned in-person only (not in the drop box.) Items should be returned on-time and as a complete kit (all parts included.) Failure to follow the return policy may lead to repair/replacement cost and/or impact borrowing privileges.
- Loss or damage: The card holder is responsible for any repair or replacement due to loss or damage. The card holder is responsible for any injury, loss, or damage that may occur from use of equipment."

Learn more:
https://www.lithgowlibrary.org/library-of-things/

#SolarPunkSunday #MaineLibraries #LibrariesRule! #BorrowingBeyondBooks #CircularEconomy #BorrowDontBuy

#augustame #lithgowlibrary #libraryofthings #community #sustainability #solarpunksunday

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2026-03-15 · 19:32 UTC

#AugustaME - Thanks to the generous support of The Friends of #LithgowLibrary, we now have a #LibraryOfThings!

"A Library of Things allows you to borrow non-traditional library items such as snowshoes or a sewing machine. More than a 'try before you buy' opportunity, the Library of Things aligns with the mission of our library — to offer a collection of materials that meets the needs, interests, and abilities of our diverse #community. A Library of Things promotes sharing with community members, #sustainability, and trying new things. We hope you enjoy!

Interested in donating? Please let us know what you have in mind and we will see if we are able to add it to our collection. Thank you!

Library of Things Policies

- Eligibility: You must be a Lithgow cardholder for at least 3 months and in good standing (current card, no outstanding fees, etc.). Some Library of Things items are strictly limited to Adults only (18+).
- Availability: The Library of Things items are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Items may not be reserved & are not available through interlibrary loan.
- Borrowing: You may borrow 5 Library of Things item at a time for up-to two weeks. Items may not be renewed.
- Returning: Library of Things items should be returned in-person only (not in the drop box.) Items should be returned on-time and as a complete kit (all parts included.) Failure to follow the return policy may lead to repair/replacement cost and/or impact borrowing privileges.
- Loss or damage: The card holder is responsible for any repair or replacement due to loss or damage. The card holder is responsible for any injury, loss, or damage that may occur from use of equipment."

Learn more:
https://www.lithgowlibrary.org/library-of-things/

#SolarPunkSunday #MaineLibraries #LibrariesRule! #BorrowingBeyondBooks #CircularEconomy #BorrowDontBuy

#augustame #lithgowlibrary #libraryofthings #community #sustainability #solarpunksunday

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2026-03-15 · 19:32 UTC

#AugustaME - Thanks to the generous support of The Friends of #LithgowLibrary, we now have a #LibraryOfThings!

"A Library of Things allows you to borrow non-traditional library items such as snowshoes or a sewing machine. More than a 'try before you buy' opportunity, the Library of Things aligns with the mission of our library — to offer a collection of materials that meets the needs, interests, and abilities of our diverse #community. A Library of Things promotes sharing with community members, #sustainability, and trying new things. We hope you enjoy!

Interested in donating? Please let us know what you have in mind and we will see if we are able to add it to our collection. Thank you!

Library of Things Policies

- Eligibility: You must be a Lithgow cardholder for at least 3 months and in good standing (current card, no outstanding fees, etc.). Some Library of Things items are strictly limited to Adults only (18+).
- Availability: The Library of Things items are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Items may not be reserved & are not available through interlibrary loan.
- Borrowing: You may borrow 5 Library of Things item at a time for up-to two weeks. Items may not be renewed.
- Returning: Library of Things items should be returned in-person only (not in the drop box.) Items should be returned on-time and as a complete kit (all parts included.) Failure to follow the return policy may lead to repair/replacement cost and/or impact borrowing privileges.
- Loss or damage: The card holder is responsible for any repair or replacement due to loss or damage. The card holder is responsible for any injury, loss, or damage that may occur from use of equipment."

Learn more:
https://www.lithgowlibrary.org/library-of-things/

#SolarPunkSunday #MaineLibraries #LibrariesRule! #BorrowingBeyondBooks #CircularEconomy #BorrowDontBuy

#augustame #lithgowlibrary #libraryofthings #community #sustainability #solarpunksunday

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2026-03-15 · 19:32 UTC

#AugustaME - Thanks to the generous support of The Friends of #LithgowLibrary, we now have a #LibraryOfThings!

"A Library of Things allows you to borrow non-traditional library items such as snowshoes or a sewing machine. More than a 'try before you buy' opportunity, the Library of Things aligns with the mission of our library — to offer a collection of materials that meets the needs, interests, and abilities of our diverse #community. A Library of Things promotes sharing with community members, #sustainability, and trying new things. We hope you enjoy!

Interested in donating? Please let us know what you have in mind and we will see if we are able to add it to our collection. Thank you!

Library of Things Policies

- Eligibility: You must be a Lithgow cardholder for at least 3 months and in good standing (current card, no outstanding fees, etc.). Some Library of Things items are strictly limited to Adults only (18+).
- Availability: The Library of Things items are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Items may not be reserved & are not available through interlibrary loan.
- Borrowing: You may borrow 5 Library of Things item at a time for up-to two weeks. Items may not be renewed.
- Returning: Library of Things items should be returned in-person only (not in the drop box.) Items should be returned on-time and as a complete kit (all parts included.) Failure to follow the return policy may lead to repair/replacement cost and/or impact borrowing privileges.
- Loss or damage: The card holder is responsible for any repair or replacement due to loss or damage. The card holder is responsible for any injury, loss, or damage that may occur from use of equipment."

Learn more:
https://www.lithgowlibrary.org/library-of-things/

#SolarPunkSunday #MaineLibraries #LibrariesRule! #BorrowingBeyondBooks #CircularEconomy #BorrowDontBuy

#borrowdontbuy #circulareconomy #borrowingbeyondbooks #librariesrule #mainelibraries #solarpunksunday

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2026-03-03 · 15:58 UTC

How soon people forget...

A century ago, #FrancoAmericans were targeted in #Maine like today’s #Somali #immigrants

Opinion by Tommy Pinette, March 3, 2026

"Two years ago, I learned the infamous #KuKluxKlan exploded in popularity throughout Maine during its resurgence in the 1920s. Across the United States, the terrorist group amassed hundreds of thousands of new followers in a rather clever dissemblance as a community service and fraternal organization. At one point, in fact, approximately 30% of Maine’s native-born population were enrolled members of the KKK. Yet they did not target Somali-Americans, people on work visas, or permanent residents from Africa — they vehemently attacked the people we now call Franco-Americans.

"Prominent Franco communities in #LewistonME, #RumfordME, #OldTownME, #AugustaME, and #WatervilleME, called 'petits Canadas,' became targets of violence for the #KKK.

"One local history of the Franco-American community of Old Town recounts a horrific stand-off at French Island: holding torches and weapons, a mob of angry klansmen attempted to cross the bridge onto the island in order to burn it down. Only the rapid efforts of men in the community to block the bridge physically kept the island from going up in flames.

"And yet, I hear many of my Franco relatives talk poorly about immigrants. They repeat similar slogans to the ones President Donald Trump spreads about immigrants who come from Africa, particularly those from East Africa: “they shouldn’t be here … Somalia is not even a country” Animus defines how many Franco-Americans understand immigrants, the people who stand in the very same place their ancestors once stood a couple generations ago.

"Do not forget that our #WhitePrivilege came at a great historical cost in the forms of systemic French language suppression, decades of shameful stereotypes, and barriers to higher education. For almost 70 years, the state of Maine had a legislative policy of only offering public education in English. We must remember our ancestors, the memères and pepères who endured the same xenophobic insults immigrants in America face today."

Archived version:
https://archive.ph/83Hi6

#USPol #WorldPol #MainePol #NewAmericans #NewMainers #USHistory #MaineHistory #ICESucks #AbolishICE #Hypocrisy

#francoamericans #maine #somali #immigrants #kukluxklan #lewistonme

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2026-03-03 · 15:58 UTC

How soon people forget...

A century ago, #FrancoAmericans were targeted in #Maine like today’s #Somali #immigrants

Opinion by Tommy Pinette, March 3, 2026

"Two years ago, I learned the infamous #KuKluxKlan exploded in popularity throughout Maine during its resurgence in the 1920s. Across the United States, the terrorist group amassed hundreds of thousands of new followers in a rather clever dissemblance as a community service and fraternal organization. At one point, in fact, approximately 30% of Maine’s native-born population were enrolled members of the KKK. Yet they did not target Somali-Americans, people on work visas, or permanent residents from Africa — they vehemently attacked the people we now call Franco-Americans.

"Prominent Franco communities in #LewistonME, #RumfordME, #OldTownME, #AugustaME, and #WatervilleME, called 'petits Canadas,' became targets of violence for the #KKK.

"One local history of the Franco-American community of Old Town recounts a horrific stand-off at French Island: holding torches and weapons, a mob of angry klansmen attempted to cross the bridge onto the island in order to burn it down. Only the rapid efforts of men in the community to block the bridge physically kept the island from going up in flames.

"And yet, I hear many of my Franco relatives talk poorly about immigrants. They repeat similar slogans to the ones President Donald Trump spreads about immigrants who come from Africa, particularly those from East Africa: “they shouldn’t be here … Somalia is not even a country” Animus defines how many Franco-Americans understand immigrants, the people who stand in the very same place their ancestors once stood a couple generations ago.

"Do not forget that our #WhitePrivilege came at a great historical cost in the forms of systemic French language suppression, decades of shameful stereotypes, and barriers to higher education. For almost 70 years, the state of Maine had a legislative policy of only offering public education in English. We must remember our ancestors, the memères and pepères who endured the same xenophobic insults immigrants in America face today."

Archived version:
https://archive.ph/83Hi6

#USPol #WorldPol #MainePol #NewAmericans #NewMainers #USHistory #MaineHistory #ICESucks #AbolishICE #Hypocrisy

#francoamericans #maine #somali #immigrants #kukluxklan #lewistonme

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2026-03-03 · 15:58 UTC

How soon people forget...

A century ago, #FrancoAmericans were targeted in #Maine like today’s #Somali #immigrants

Opinion by Tommy Pinette, March 3, 2026

"Two years ago, I learned the infamous #KuKluxKlan exploded in popularity throughout Maine during its resurgence in the 1920s. Across the United States, the terrorist group amassed hundreds of thousands of new followers in a rather clever dissemblance as a community service and fraternal organization. At one point, in fact, approximately 30% of Maine’s native-born population were enrolled members of the KKK. Yet they did not target Somali-Americans, people on work visas, or permanent residents from Africa — they vehemently attacked the people we now call Franco-Americans.

"Prominent Franco communities in #LewistonME, #RumfordME, #OldTownME, #AugustaME, and #WatervilleME, called 'petits Canadas,' became targets of violence for the #KKK.

"One local history of the Franco-American community of Old Town recounts a horrific stand-off at French Island: holding torches and weapons, a mob of angry klansmen attempted to cross the bridge onto the island in order to burn it down. Only the rapid efforts of men in the community to block the bridge physically kept the island from going up in flames.

"And yet, I hear many of my Franco relatives talk poorly about immigrants. They repeat similar slogans to the ones President Donald Trump spreads about immigrants who come from Africa, particularly those from East Africa: “they shouldn’t be here … Somalia is not even a country” Animus defines how many Franco-Americans understand immigrants, the people who stand in the very same place their ancestors once stood a couple generations ago.

"Do not forget that our #WhitePrivilege came at a great historical cost in the forms of systemic French language suppression, decades of shameful stereotypes, and barriers to higher education. For almost 70 years, the state of Maine had a legislative policy of only offering public education in English. We must remember our ancestors, the memères and pepères who endured the same xenophobic insults immigrants in America face today."

Archived version:
https://archive.ph/83Hi6

#USPol #WorldPol #MainePol #NewAmericans #NewMainers #USHistory #MaineHistory #ICESucks #AbolishICE #Hypocrisy

#francoamericans #maine #somali #immigrants #kukluxklan #lewistonme

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2026-03-03 · 15:58 UTC

How soon people forget...

A century ago, #FrancoAmericans were targeted in #Maine like today’s #Somali #immigrants

Opinion by Tommy Pinette, March 3, 2026

"Two years ago, I learned the infamous #KuKluxKlan exploded in popularity throughout Maine during its resurgence in the 1920s. Across the United States, the terrorist group amassed hundreds of thousands of new followers in a rather clever dissemblance as a community service and fraternal organization. At one point, in fact, approximately 30% of Maine’s native-born population were enrolled members of the KKK. Yet they did not target Somali-Americans, people on work visas, or permanent residents from Africa — they vehemently attacked the people we now call Franco-Americans.

"Prominent Franco communities in #LewistonME, #RumfordME, #OldTownME, #AugustaME, and #WatervilleME, called 'petits Canadas,' became targets of violence for the #KKK.

"One local history of the Franco-American community of Old Town recounts a horrific stand-off at French Island: holding torches and weapons, a mob of angry klansmen attempted to cross the bridge onto the island in order to burn it down. Only the rapid efforts of men in the community to block the bridge physically kept the island from going up in flames.

"And yet, I hear many of my Franco relatives talk poorly about immigrants. They repeat similar slogans to the ones President Donald Trump spreads about immigrants who come from Africa, particularly those from East Africa: “they shouldn’t be here … Somalia is not even a country” Animus defines how many Franco-Americans understand immigrants, the people who stand in the very same place their ancestors once stood a couple generations ago.

"Do not forget that our #WhitePrivilege came at a great historical cost in the forms of systemic French language suppression, decades of shameful stereotypes, and barriers to higher education. For almost 70 years, the state of Maine had a legislative policy of only offering public education in English. We must remember our ancestors, the memères and pepères who endured the same xenophobic insults immigrants in America face today."

Archived version:
https://archive.ph/83Hi6

#USPol #WorldPol #MainePol #NewAmericans #NewMainers #USHistory #MaineHistory #ICESucks #AbolishICE #Hypocrisy

#francoamericans #maine #somali #immigrants #kukluxklan #lewistonme

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2026-03-03 · 15:58 UTC

How soon people forget...

A century ago, #FrancoAmericans were targeted in #Maine like today’s #Somali #immigrants

Opinion by Tommy Pinette, March 3, 2026

"Two years ago, I learned the infamous #KuKluxKlan exploded in popularity throughout Maine during its resurgence in the 1920s. Across the United States, the terrorist group amassed hundreds of thousands of new followers in a rather clever dissemblance as a community service and fraternal organization. At one point, in fact, approximately 30% of Maine’s native-born population were enrolled members of the KKK. Yet they did not target Somali-Americans, people on work visas, or permanent residents from Africa — they vehemently attacked the people we now call Franco-Americans.

"Prominent Franco communities in #LewistonME, #RumfordME, #OldTownME, #AugustaME, and #WatervilleME, called 'petits Canadas,' became targets of violence for the #KKK.

"One local history of the Franco-American community of Old Town recounts a horrific stand-off at French Island: holding torches and weapons, a mob of angry klansmen attempted to cross the bridge onto the island in order to burn it down. Only the rapid efforts of men in the community to block the bridge physically kept the island from going up in flames.

"And yet, I hear many of my Franco relatives talk poorly about immigrants. They repeat similar slogans to the ones President Donald Trump spreads about immigrants who come from Africa, particularly those from East Africa: “they shouldn’t be here … Somalia is not even a country” Animus defines how many Franco-Americans understand immigrants, the people who stand in the very same place their ancestors once stood a couple generations ago.

"Do not forget that our #WhitePrivilege came at a great historical cost in the forms of systemic French language suppression, decades of shameful stereotypes, and barriers to higher education. For almost 70 years, the state of Maine had a legislative policy of only offering public education in English. We must remember our ancestors, the memères and pepères who endured the same xenophobic insults immigrants in America face today."

Archived version:
https://archive.ph/83Hi6

#USPol #WorldPol #MainePol #NewAmericans #NewMainers #USHistory #MaineHistory #ICESucks #AbolishICE #Hypocrisy

#hypocrisy #abolishice #icesucks #mainehistory #ushistory #newmainers

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2026-01-30 · 14:30 UTC

[2/5] #PineTreeActivism Events for #January30 - #Maine

JAN 30, Fri 11:30-1:00PM (M-F) – #BelfastME
Sidewalk at Main & Church Streets, Belfast, Maine
STAND UP FOR GOOD

BELFAST ANTI-ICE STAND
Join a coalition for Justice for ALL
Daily: Monday-Friday, 11:30-12:30/1:00

Signs and Friends Welcome!
Stand TOGETHER for GOOD

JAN 30, Fri 12-1:00PM (& every Fri) – #CalaisME
Corner of North St & Main St, Calais, Maine
Stand Up Downeast Maine – Join in our weekly protest, one block from the border crossing to Canada, for this lively & international atmosphere.

JAN 30, Fri 12-1:00PM (& every Fri) – #FarmingtonME
Post Office, 196 Main St, Farmington, Maine
PEACE & PROTEST VIGIL - Farmington and surrounding area activists gather at noon ON the Sidewalks in front of the post office with peace vigil signs and protest messages to advocate for peace and protect democracy. Started 21 yrs ago as a Women in Black Vigil, this is now a community event and includes #VeteransForPeace, Western Mtns Third Act, and Indivisible.
FMI: mobilize.us/mobilize/event/879624/

JAN 30, Fri 12:30-1:00PM (& every Fri) – #AugustaME
Lithgow Library, 45 Winthrop St, Augusta, Maine

WOMEN IN BLACK PEACE VIGIL – Every Friday the Augusta area Women in Black hold a peace vigil in front of the Lithgow Library. Held continuously since 2002.

JAN 30, Fri 1:00PM (& every Fri) – #HoultonME
#PeacePole, Monument Park, Houlton, Maine
Weekly Stand Out for Peace – www.mvprights.org/events

#MaineEvents #MaineResists
#ResistICE #NoWar #StopICETerror #ICEOut #NoWarForOil #GazaGenocide #JusticeForRenee #ICEOutForGood #WomenInBlackVigil #VeteransForPeace

#pinetreeactivism #january30 #maine #belfastme #calaisme #farmingtonme

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2026-01-30 · 14:30 UTC

[2/5] #PineTreeActivism Events for #January30 - #Maine

JAN 30, Fri 11:30-1:00PM (M-F) – #BelfastME
Sidewalk at Main & Church Streets, Belfast, Maine
STAND UP FOR GOOD

BELFAST ANTI-ICE STAND
Join a coalition for Justice for ALL
Daily: Monday-Friday, 11:30-12:30/1:00

Signs and Friends Welcome!
Stand TOGETHER for GOOD

JAN 30, Fri 12-1:00PM (& every Fri) – #CalaisME
Corner of North St & Main St, Calais, Maine
Stand Up Downeast Maine – Join in our weekly protest, one block from the border crossing to Canada, for this lively & international atmosphere.

JAN 30, Fri 12-1:00PM (& every Fri) – #FarmingtonME
Post Office, 196 Main St, Farmington, Maine
PEACE & PROTEST VIGIL - Farmington and surrounding area activists gather at noon ON the Sidewalks in front of the post office with peace vigil signs and protest messages to advocate for peace and protect democracy. Started 21 yrs ago as a Women in Black Vigil, this is now a community event and includes #VeteransForPeace, Western Mtns Third Act, and Indivisible.
FMI: mobilize.us/mobilize/event/879624/

JAN 30, Fri 12:30-1:00PM (& every Fri) – #AugustaME
Lithgow Library, 45 Winthrop St, Augusta, Maine

WOMEN IN BLACK PEACE VIGIL – Every Friday the Augusta area Women in Black hold a peace vigil in front of the Lithgow Library. Held continuously since 2002.

JAN 30, Fri 1:00PM (& every Fri) – #HoultonME
#PeacePole, Monument Park, Houlton, Maine
Weekly Stand Out for Peace – www.mvprights.org/events

#MaineEvents #MaineResists
#ResistICE #NoWar #StopICETerror #ICEOut #NoWarForOil #GazaGenocide #JusticeForRenee #ICEOutForGood #WomenInBlackVigil #VeteransForPeace

#pinetreeactivism #january30 #maine #belfastme #calaisme #farmingtonme

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2026-01-30 · 14:30 UTC

[2/5] #PineTreeActivism Events for #January30 - #Maine

JAN 30, Fri 11:30-1:00PM (M-F) – #BelfastME
Sidewalk at Main & Church Streets, Belfast, Maine
STAND UP FOR GOOD

BELFAST ANTI-ICE STAND
Join a coalition for Justice for ALL
Daily: Monday-Friday, 11:30-12:30/1:00

Signs and Friends Welcome!
Stand TOGETHER for GOOD

JAN 30, Fri 12-1:00PM (& every Fri) – #CalaisME
Corner of North St & Main St, Calais, Maine
Stand Up Downeast Maine – Join in our weekly protest, one block from the border crossing to Canada, for this lively & international atmosphere.

JAN 30, Fri 12-1:00PM (& every Fri) – #FarmingtonME
Post Office, 196 Main St, Farmington, Maine
PEACE & PROTEST VIGIL - Farmington and surrounding area activists gather at noon ON the Sidewalks in front of the post office with peace vigil signs and protest messages to advocate for peace and protect democracy. Started 21 yrs ago as a Women in Black Vigil, this is now a community event and includes #VeteransForPeace, Western Mtns Third Act, and Indivisible.
FMI: mobilize.us/mobilize/event/879624/

JAN 30, Fri 12:30-1:00PM (& every Fri) – #AugustaME
Lithgow Library, 45 Winthrop St, Augusta, Maine

WOMEN IN BLACK PEACE VIGIL – Every Friday the Augusta area Women in Black hold a peace vigil in front of the Lithgow Library. Held continuously since 2002.

JAN 30, Fri 1:00PM (& every Fri) – #HoultonME
#PeacePole, Monument Park, Houlton, Maine
Weekly Stand Out for Peace – www.mvprights.org/events

#MaineEvents #MaineResists
#ResistICE #NoWar #StopICETerror #ICEOut #NoWarForOil #GazaGenocide #JusticeForRenee #ICEOutForGood #WomenInBlackVigil #VeteransForPeace

#pinetreeactivism #january30 #maine #belfastme #calaisme #farmingtonme

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2026-01-30 · 14:30 UTC

[2/5] #PineTreeActivism Events for #January30 - #Maine

JAN 30, Fri 11:30-1:00PM (M-F) – #BelfastME
Sidewalk at Main & Church Streets, Belfast, Maine
STAND UP FOR GOOD

BELFAST ANTI-ICE STAND
Join a coalition for Justice for ALL
Daily: Monday-Friday, 11:30-12:30/1:00

Signs and Friends Welcome!
Stand TOGETHER for GOOD

JAN 30, Fri 12-1:00PM (& every Fri) – #CalaisME
Corner of North St & Main St, Calais, Maine
Stand Up Downeast Maine – Join in our weekly protest, one block from the border crossing to Canada, for this lively & international atmosphere.

JAN 30, Fri 12-1:00PM (& every Fri) – #FarmingtonME
Post Office, 196 Main St, Farmington, Maine
PEACE & PROTEST VIGIL - Farmington and surrounding area activists gather at noon ON the Sidewalks in front of the post office with peace vigil signs and protest messages to advocate for peace and protect democracy. Started 21 yrs ago as a Women in Black Vigil, this is now a community event and includes #VeteransForPeace, Western Mtns Third Act, and Indivisible.
FMI: mobilize.us/mobilize/event/879624/

JAN 30, Fri 12:30-1:00PM (& every Fri) – #AugustaME
Lithgow Library, 45 Winthrop St, Augusta, Maine

WOMEN IN BLACK PEACE VIGIL – Every Friday the Augusta area Women in Black hold a peace vigil in front of the Lithgow Library. Held continuously since 2002.

JAN 30, Fri 1:00PM (& every Fri) – #HoultonME
#PeacePole, Monument Park, Houlton, Maine
Weekly Stand Out for Peace – www.mvprights.org/events

#MaineEvents #MaineResists
#ResistICE #NoWar #StopICETerror #ICEOut #NoWarForOil #GazaGenocide #JusticeForRenee #ICEOutForGood #WomenInBlackVigil #VeteransForPeace

#pinetreeactivism #january30 #maine #belfastme #calaisme #farmingtonme

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2026-01-30 · 14:30 UTC

[2/5] #PineTreeActivism Events for #January30 - #Maine

JAN 30, Fri 11:30-1:00PM (M-F) – #BelfastME
Sidewalk at Main & Church Streets, Belfast, Maine
STAND UP FOR GOOD

BELFAST ANTI-ICE STAND
Join a coalition for Justice for ALL
Daily: Monday-Friday, 11:30-12:30/1:00

Signs and Friends Welcome!
Stand TOGETHER for GOOD

JAN 30, Fri 12-1:00PM (& every Fri) – #CalaisME
Corner of North St & Main St, Calais, Maine
Stand Up Downeast Maine – Join in our weekly protest, one block from the border crossing to Canada, for this lively & international atmosphere.

JAN 30, Fri 12-1:00PM (& every Fri) – #FarmingtonME
Post Office, 196 Main St, Farmington, Maine
PEACE & PROTEST VIGIL - Farmington and surrounding area activists gather at noon ON the Sidewalks in front of the post office with peace vigil signs and protest messages to advocate for peace and protect democracy. Started 21 yrs ago as a Women in Black Vigil, this is now a community event and includes #VeteransForPeace, Western Mtns Third Act, and Indivisible.
FMI: mobilize.us/mobilize/event/879624/

JAN 30, Fri 12:30-1:00PM (& every Fri) – #AugustaME
Lithgow Library, 45 Winthrop St, Augusta, Maine

WOMEN IN BLACK PEACE VIGIL – Every Friday the Augusta area Women in Black hold a peace vigil in front of the Lithgow Library. Held continuously since 2002.

JAN 30, Fri 1:00PM (& every Fri) – #HoultonME
#PeacePole, Monument Park, Houlton, Maine
Weekly Stand Out for Peace – www.mvprights.org/events

#MaineEvents #MaineResists
#ResistICE #NoWar #StopICETerror #ICEOut #NoWarForOil #GazaGenocide #JusticeForRenee #ICEOutForGood #WomenInBlackVigil #VeteransForPeace

#womeninblackvigil #iceoutforgood #justiceforrenee #gazagenocide #nowarforoil #iceout

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2026-01-16 · 17:06 UTC

[1/3] #PineTreeActivism Events for #January16 - #Maine

JAN 16, Fri 12-1:00PM (& every Fri) – #CalaisME
Corner of North St & Main St
#StandUpDowneastMaine – Join in our weekly protest, one block from the border crossing to Canada, for this lively & international atmosphere.

JAN 16, Fri 12-1:00PM (& every Fri) – #FarmingtonME
Post Office, 196 Main St
PEACE & PROTEST VIGIL - Farmington and surrounding area activists gather at noon ON the Sidewalks in front of the post office with peace vigil signs and protest messages to advocate for #peace and protect democracy. Started 21 yrs ago as a #WomenInBlack Vigil, this is now a community event and includes #VeteransForPeace, Western Mtns Third Act, and Indivisible.
FMI: mobilize.us/mobilize/event/879624/

JAN 16, Fri 12:30-1:00PM (& every Fri) – #AugustaME
Lithgow Library, 45 Winthrop St,
WOMEN IN BLACK PEACE VIGIL – Every Friday the Augusta area Women in Black hold a peace vigil in front of the Lithgow Library. Held continuously since 2002.

JAN 16, Fri 1:00PM (& every Fri) – #HoultonME
Peace Pole, Monument Park
Weekly Stand Out for Peace – www.mvprights.org/events

JAN 16, Fri 3-3:30PM (& every Fri) – #BrunswickME
156 Maine St. Opposite Walgreens
VIGIL FOR PEACE – We stand together to bear witness for deeply held beliefs in justice of all kinds and to offer a source of public education not available in mainstream media.
FMI: peaceworksbrunswickme.org/action.html

JAN 16, Fri 4-5:00PM – #WERU 89.9 FM
Listen from anywhere
DEMOCRACY FORUM – CONSTITUTIONAL CRISIS: CAN DEMOCRACY SURVIVE #BILLIONAIRE ECONOMICS?
We'll talk about how wealth and income inequality undermine democracy. Does extreme income inequality lead to right wing #authoritarianism? How does that work? Is that playing out in the U.S. right now? In Maine?

Special guests: Garrett Martin, President & CEO, Maine Center for Economic Policy. Susan Stokes, Tiffany and Margaret Blake Distinguished Service Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Chicago, and author of The Backsliders: Why Leaders Undermine Their Own Democracies. FMI: www.democracymaine.org/civicrm-event/2256

JAN 16, Fri 5-5:30PM (& every Fri) – #PortlandME
Congress Square, High & Congress Sts (across from PMA)
WOMEN IN BLACK VIGIL
A world-wide network of women committed to peace with justice and actively opposed to injustice, war, militarism and violence, these weekly protests typically attract a diverse group of folks.
FMI: mobilize.us/mobilize/event/828747/

#MaineEvents #MaineResists
#ResistICE #NoWar #StopICETerror #ICEOut #NoWarForOil #JusticeForRenee
#ICEOutForGood #MVPRights #GazaGenocide

#pinetreeactivism #january16 #maine #calaisme #standupdowneastmaine #farmingtonme