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DoomsdaysCW<p>[1/7] <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/PineTreeActivism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PineTreeActivism</span></a> Calendar <br>Events for June 2 – June 8</p><p>Details confirmed as of Mon June 2, 8:45AM<br> <br>Share/Repost so Mainers know where to <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RESIST" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>RESIST</span></a>! <br>Submit events to: ptactivism@gmail.com</p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ShopLocal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ShopLocal</span></a> – All Day, Every Day – Nationwide<br>Support local small business; it builds community and helps local families. When shopping large, patronize those corporations that actively support diversity, equity and inclusion. Hannaford and Costco are great examples.</p><p>TUE JUNE 3</p><p>JUNE 3-9, All Week – Nationwide<br>Boycott <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Target" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Target</span></a> – The founder of thepeoplesunionusa.com says on IG and in mainstream media interviews he is calling for a permanent boycott of Target this week. Neither the permanent boycott or the previously announced June 3-9 boycott has been listed on his official site, as yet.</p><p>JUNE 3, Tues 8-10:00AM (&amp; every Tue) – <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/FreeportME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FreeportME</span></a><br>Main &amp; School Streets<br>Fighting for Freedom – Freeport Dems weekly stand-out.</p><p>JUNE 3, Tues 11-1:00PM (&amp; every Tue) – <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BangorME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BangorME</span></a><br>Federal Building, 202 Harlow St<br>Peaceful Protest against the madness</p><p>JUNE 3, Tues 12noon (&amp; every Tue) – <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/CherryfieldME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CherryfieldME</span></a><br>Rt 1 Bridge: Meet on the lower bridge<br>Peaceful Rally in Support of Constitution &amp; American Way of Life<br>For Concerned Citizens and Patriots of all Parties</p><p>JUNE 3, Tue 12-1:00PM (&amp; every Tue) – <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LewistonME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LewistonME</span></a> <br>Across Susan Collins' office: Dufresne Plaza, 72 Lisbon St<br>RESIST Central Maine, Call To Action – Bring signs! Street parking &amp; parking garages nearby. <a href="https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/757948/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">mobilize.us/indivisible/event/</span><span class="invisible">757948/</span></a> </p><p>JUNE 3, Tues 12-1:00PM (&amp; every Tues) – <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/WatervilleME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WatervilleME</span></a><br>Tesla Charging Station, Elm Plaza, 334 Main St<br>STAND AT TESLA – bring signs opposing Musk and the damage he and trump are doing: <a href="https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/762157/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">mobilize.us/mobilize/event/762</span><span class="invisible">157/</span></a> </p><p>JUNE 3, Tues 5:15-6:30PM – <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SouthParisME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SouthParisME</span></a><br>Fair &amp; Main St, South Paris, Maine<br>One Big Beautiful Disaster - <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/OBBBA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>OBBBA</span></a> (One Big Beautiful Bill Act) – Protest against the disastrous budget bill that has passed the House and is on to the senate. We want Senator <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SusanCollins" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SusanCollins</span></a> and Senator <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/AngusKing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AngusKing</span></a> to know how detrimental this budget would be to Maine.</p><p><span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://kolektiva.social/@AIF_Massachusetts" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>AIF_Massachusetts</span></a></span> <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://a.gup.pe/u/teslatakedown" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>teslatakedown</span></a></span> </p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Maine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Maine</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MEPolitics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MEPolitics</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MaineResists" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MaineResists</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MaineEvents" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MaineEvents</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BadDOGE" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BadDOGE</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ResistAuthoritarianism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ResistAuthoritarianism</span></a><br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ResistFascism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ResistFascism</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/USPol" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>USPol</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/TeslaTakedowns" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>TeslaTakedowns</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/GreatFalls" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>GreatFalls</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/PrideMarch" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PrideMarch</span></a> unites <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/AuburnME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AuburnME</span></a> and <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LewistonME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LewistonME</span></a> in community celebration :better_pride: 🏳️‍🌈 </p><p>by Allyson Lapierre, WGME<br>Sun, June 1st 2025</p><p>LEWISTON, Maine (WGME) -- "A march for Pride.</p><p>"<a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/GreatFallsPride" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>GreatFallsPride</span></a> kicked off <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/PrideMonth" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PrideMonth</span></a>, marching from Auburn to Lewiston.</p><p>"Advocates marched, chanted, and waved flags from Auburn's Festival Plaza across the bridge into Lewiston's Simard Payne Park.</p><p>" 'Together, we are strong together, we are here together. We can make it through all of this, and it's only together that we will continue [to] succeed. Continue to thrive and continue to survive,' Beatrice Roseland, a Pride advocate, said. </p><p>"Chair of Great Falls Pride Alex Pine says the group has celebrated Pride Month every year for over a decade, and this year, they are keeping the tradition going.</p><p>" 'In modern life, I think it's so easy to be separate. We have social media. We're all online, we're busy, we're doing our thing, so we don’t often get a chance to all come together in this way, so physical coming together is so important for connection, friendships, community for love,' Pine said.</p><p>"The event continued in the park where around 50 local venders set up shop, offering a range of options from handmade jewelry, food, art, and more.</p><p>" 'It's really important for us to have this space to come together, to celebrate, but it also feels wonderful to see allies here and see the community show up for us,' Pine went on.</p><p>"Support groups also gathered to bring <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LGBTQ" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LGBTQ</span></a>+ community members together.</p><p>" '<a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Queer" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Queer</span></a>, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/TransPeople" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>TransPeople</span></a>, come from all walks of life, we come from all creeds and colors, and it's good for us to come together and see that for each other,' Roseland said.</p><p>"The volunteer-led group is hosting a number of events all week to celebrate the start of Pride Month.</p><p>" 'We have made it that week-long of things where we get to really introduce people to different ways to be in this community and be part of it, whether you like biking, or I feel like telling stories, it's all important things that people get to be a part of,' Tyler Pulk, the future chair of Great Falls Pride, said.</p><p>"Here are a list of events hosted by Great Falls Pride:</p><p>June 1:<br>- Pride March &amp; Festival (10 AM)<br>- Afterparty at Olive Pit Brewing (6 PM)</p><p>June 2:<br>- Board Game Night at Forage Market (5 PM)</p><p>June 3:<br>- Pride Bike Ride with Rainbow Bikes (5:30 PM meet, 6 PM ride)</p><p>June 4:<br>- Printmaking &amp; Art at Ellard Studios (5 PM)</p><p>June 5:<br>- Stories at the Corner with L/A Arts (7 PM)</p><p>June 6:<br>- LGBTQ Wine Tasting at The Vault (5 PM)<br>- Painting Positivity at Maine Family Planning (6 PM)</p><p>June 7:<br>- Pride Prom at <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LewistonPublicLibrary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LewistonPublicLibrary</span></a> (All Ages 5–7 PM, Adults 8–10 PM)"</p><p>Source:<br><a href="https://wgme.com/news/local/great-falls-pride-march-unites-auburn-and-lewiston-in-community-celebration#" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">wgme.com/news/local/great-fall</span><span class="invisible">s-pride-march-unites-auburn-and-lewiston-in-community-celebration#</span></a></p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MainePride" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MainePride</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MainePrideEvents" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MainePrideEvents</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/GBLTQRights" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>GBLTQRights</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/TransRightsAreHumanRights" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>TransRightsAreHumanRights</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p>[1/8] <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/PineTreeActivism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PineTreeActivism</span></a> Calendar</p><p>MAINE RESISTANCE EVENTS <br>MAY 26 - JUNE 1, 2025 <br>===================== <br>EVERY EFFORT COUNTS!</p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Resist" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Resist</span></a> the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BudgetBill" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BudgetBill</span></a> &amp; <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SAVEMEDICAID" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SAVEMEDICAID</span></a><br>FLOOD the Capitol Switchboard: 202-224-3121</p><p>REPOST &amp; SHARE! <br>Updated Mon, May 26, 6:45AM </p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ShopLocal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ShopLocal</span></a> – All Day, Every Day – Nationwide<br>Support local small business; it builds community and helps local families. When shopping large, patronize those corporations that actively support diversity, equity and inclusion. Hannaford and Costco are great examples.</p><p>TUE MAY 27</p><p>MAY 27, Tues 8-10:00AM (&amp; every Tue) – <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/FreeportME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FreeportME</span></a><br>Main &amp; School Streets<br>Fighting for Freedom – Freeport Dems weekly stand-out.</p><p>MAY 27, Tues 11-1:00PM (&amp; every Tue) – <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BangorME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BangorME</span></a><br>Federal Building, 202 Harlow St<br>Peaceful Protest against the madness</p><p>MAY 27, Tues 12noon (&amp; every Tue) – <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/CherryfieldMe" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CherryfieldMe</span></a><br>Rt 1 Bridge: Meet on the lower bridge<br>Peaceful Rally in Support of Constitution &amp; American Way of Life<br>For Concerned Citizens and Patriots of all Parties</p><p>MAY 27, Tue 12-1:00PM (&amp; every Tue) – <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LewistonME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LewistonME</span></a> <br>Across <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SusanCollins" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SusanCollins</span></a>' office: Dufresne Plaza, 72 Lisbon St<br>RESIST Central Maine, Call To Action – Bring signs! Street parking &amp; parking garages nearby. <a href="https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/757948/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">mobilize.us/indivisible/event/</span><span class="invisible">757948/</span></a> </p><p>MAY 27, Tues 12-1:00PM (&amp; every Tues) – <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/WatervilleME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WatervilleME</span></a><br>Tesla Charging Station, Elm Plaza, 334 Main St<br>STAND AT TESLA – bring signs opposing <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Musk" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Musk</span></a> and the damage he and trump are doing: <a href="https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/762157/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">mobilize.us/mobilize/event/762</span><span class="invisible">157/</span></a> </p><p>MAY 27, 5:15-6:30PM – <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SouthParisME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SouthParisME</span></a><br>Fair &amp; Main St<br>One Big Beautiful Disaster - A Rally Against <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/OBBBA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>OBBBA</span></a> (One Big Beautiful Bill Act) – Protest against the disastrous budget bill that has passed the House and is on to the senate. We want Senator Collins and Senator <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/AngusKing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AngusKing</span></a> to know how detrimental this budget would be to Maine.</p><p>WED MAY 28</p><p>MAY 28, Wed 10-11AM (&amp; every Wed) – <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BridgtonME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BridgtonME</span></a><br>U.S. 302 &amp; Maine 117<br>Peaceful, Solidarity Rally, Lake Region Indivisible<br>Join us every Wednesday morning for this peaceful rally of solidarity in opposition to the current administration<br><a href="https://www.mobilize.us/event/778849/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="">mobilize.us/event/778849/</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p><p><span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://kolektiva.social/@AIF_Massachusetts" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>AIF_Massachusetts</span></a></span> <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://a.gup.pe/u/teslatakedown" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>teslatakedown</span></a></span> </p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Maine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Maine</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MEPolitics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MEPolitics</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MaineResists" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MaineResists</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MaineEvents" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MaineEvents</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BadDOGE" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BadDOGE</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ResistAuthoritarianism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ResistAuthoritarianism</span></a><br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ResistFascism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ResistFascism</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/USPol" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>USPol</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/TeslaTakedowns" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>TeslaTakedowns</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p>So much for "family values" and "businesses" -- I guess only white families and businesses count!</p><p>'Left the kids with no father': Family devastated after <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LewistonME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LewistonME</span></a> restaurant owner arrested</p><p>Allyson LaPierre, WGME <br>Thu, May 22nd 2025 at 6:11 PM<br>Updated Thu, May 22nd 2025 </p><p>LEWISTON (WGME) - "The <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/CantonWok" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CantonWok</span></a> restaurant in Lewiston has closed its doors after its owner, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/XingFengDong" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>XingFengDong</span></a>, was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on May 6.</p><p>"Dong, a 46-year-old Chinese national, is currently held without bail at the Cumberland County Jail. The records do not indicate why he was arrested.</p><p>"Dong's brother, Xing Bi Dong, expressed confusion and concern over the arrest. Speaking through a translator, he said, 'He just hopes the government can give his brother a chance.' He described his brother as 'a hard worker, a nice person, he has two kids, and he is a good boss for this restaurant.'</p><p>"Xing Bi Dong added that his brother was working with immigration authorities to obtain his green card and does not understand why he was taken into custody.</p><p>" 'He doesn't understand why the government took his brother to jail and left them feeling very sad, left the kids with no father,' Xing Bi Dong said.</p><p>"The closure of Canton Wok, which has been open on Lisbon Street for two decades, has left around eight employees, including Xing Bi Dong, out of work. The arrest has also raised concerns within Lewiston's immigrant community."</p><p><a href="https://wgme.com/news/local/chinese-restaurant-owner-in-federal-custody-family-speaks-out-maine-ice-immigration-lewiston-customs-enforcement" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">wgme.com/news/local/chinese-re</span><span class="invisible">staurant-owner-in-federal-custody-family-speaks-out-maine-ice-immigration-lewiston-customs-enforcement</span></a></p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ResistICE" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ResistICE</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Gestapo" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Gestapo</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Authoritarianism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Authoritarianism</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/AuthoritarianRule" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AuthoritarianRule</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/WhiteSupremacy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WhiteSupremacy</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ICERaids" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ICERaids</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ICESucks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ICESucks</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/USPol" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>USPol</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MainePol" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MainePol</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MaineNews" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MaineNews</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p>So, now ICE is going after business owners?!! WTF!!!</p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LewistonME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LewistonME</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ChineseRestaurant" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ChineseRestaurant</span></a> closed, owner taken into custody by <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ICE" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ICE</span></a></p><p>by Aysia Reed,WGME<br>Thu, May 22nd 2025</p><p>LEWISTON, Maine (WGME) -- "A Chinese food restaurant in Lewiston has shut down, and the owner has been taken to jail in the custody of ICE.</p><p>"According to federal records, 46-year-old <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/XingFengDong" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>XingFengDong</span></a> is being held at the Cumberland County Jail in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).</p><p>"Dong is listed as a native of China and was taken into custody May 6.</p><p>"According to city records, Dong operates the Canton Wok restaurant on Lisbon Street.</p><p>"The restaurant has been open for almost 20 years, but now there is a simple 'closed' sign hanging at the entrance and no sign of any employees.</p><p>"The last Facebook post from the restaurant was on May 1, announcing Mother’s Day specials.</p><p> "Lewiston police said they were not notified about the arrest of Dong.</p><p>" 'Canton Wok is a long-standing Lewiston business and this news is surprising. I’m in the process of trying to find out more information,' Lewiston Mayor Carl Sheline said.</p><p>"It is unclear if or when the restaurant will reopen but on the restaurant’s website it says Canton Wok is permanently closed."</p><p>Source:<br><a href="https://wgme.com/news/local/lewiston-chinese-restaurant-closed-owner-taken-into-custody-by-ice-maine-crime-us-immigration-and-customs-enforcement-xing-feng-dong-china-canton-wok" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">wgme.com/news/local/lewiston-c</span><span class="invisible">hinese-restaurant-closed-owner-taken-into-custody-by-ice-maine-crime-us-immigration-and-customs-enforcement-xing-feng-dong-china-canton-wok</span></a></p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ResistICE" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ResistICE</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Gestapo" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Gestapo</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Authoritarianism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Authoritarianism</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/AuthoritarianRule" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AuthoritarianRule</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/WhiteSupremacy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WhiteSupremacy</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ICERaids" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ICERaids</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ICESucks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ICESucks</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/USPol" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>USPol</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MainePol" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MainePol</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MaineNews" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MaineNews</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p>[4/7] <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/PineTreeActivism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PineTreeActivism</span></a> Calendar</p><p>MAINE RESISTANCE EVENTS <br>MAY 23 - MAY 29, 2025 <br>===================== <br>EVERY EFFORT COUNTS!</p><p>FLOOD the Capitol Switchboard: 202-224-3121<br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Resist" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Resist</span></a> &amp; <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SaveMedicaid" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SaveMedicaid</span></a></p><p>REPOST &amp; SHARE! <br>Updated Fri, May 23, 8:55AM </p><p>SUN MAY 25 (cont'd)</p><p>MAY 25, Sun 6:30-7:30PM – Virtual Event – Join from anywhere<br>Stand united to protect our rights, freedoms, rule of law, &amp; democracy.<br>MAINE: Rapid Response for Our Freedoms<br><a href="https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/747363/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">mobilize.us/mobilize/event/747</span><span class="invisible">363/</span></a> </p><p>TUE MAY 27 </p><p>MAY 27, Tues 12noon (&amp; every Tue) – <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/CherryfieldME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CherryfieldME</span></a> <br>Rt 1 Bridge: Meet on the lower bridge<br>Peaceful Rally in Support of Constitution &amp; American Way of Life<br>For Concerned Citizens and Patriots of all Parties</p><p>MAY 27, Tue 12-1:00PM (&amp; every Tue) – <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LewistonME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LewistonME</span></a><br>Across <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SusanCollins" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SusanCollins</span></a>' office: Dufresne Plaza, 72 Lisbon St<br>RESIST Central Maine, Call To Action – Bring signs! Street parking &amp; parking garages nearby. <a href="https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/757948/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">mobilize.us/indivisible/event/</span><span class="invisible">757948/</span></a> </p><p>MAY 27, Tues 12-1:00PM (&amp; every Tues) – <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/WatervilleME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WatervilleME</span></a><br>Tesla Charging Station, Elm Plaza, 334 Main St<br>STAND AT TESLA – bring signs opposing Musk and the damage he and trump are doing: <a href="https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/762157/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">mobilize.us/mobilize/event/762</span><span class="invisible">157/</span></a> </p><p>WED MAY 28</p><p>MAY 28, Wed 10-11AM (&amp; every Wed) – <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BridgtonME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BridgtonME</span></a><br>U.S. 302 &amp; Maine 117<br>Lake Region <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Indivisible" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Indivisible</span></a> Peaceful, Solidarity Protest<br>Join us every Wednesday in solidarity for this peaceful protest in Bridgton<br><a href="https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/778849/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">mobilize.us/mobilize/event/778</span><span class="invisible">849/</span></a> </p><p>MAY 28, Wed 11-12noon (&amp; every Wed) – <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/DamariscottaME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DamariscottaME</span></a><br>Damariscotta-Newcastle Bridge, US Bus Rt 1, Main St.<br>By the Community, For the Community Rally – started by four women with the courage to stand up, this inspiring rally grows in size every week. </p><p>MAY 28, 11-12:30PM – <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/AugustaME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AugustaME</span></a><br>Edmund S. Muskie Federal Building, 40 Western Ave<br>Weekly Standout to let our politicians know we aren’t going anywhere until there is a permanent ceasefire and a <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/FreePalestine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FreePalestine</span></a>! <a href="https://www.nenjp.org/calendar/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="">nenjp.org/calendar/</span><span class="invisible"></span></a> </p><p>MAY 28, Wed 12-12:30PM (&amp; every Wed) – <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BangorME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BangorME</span></a><br>6 State St, near the crosswalk &amp; the 6 State St. Building<br>PEACE &amp; CEASEFIRE In <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Gaza" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Gaza</span></a> - Weekly vigil hosted by Peace &amp; Justice Center of Eastern Maine: <a href="https://www.peacectr.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="">peacectr.org/</span><span class="invisible"></span></a> </p><p><span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://kolektiva.social/@AIF_Massachusetts" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>AIF_Massachusetts</span></a></span> <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://a.gup.pe/u/teslatakedown" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>teslatakedown</span></a></span> </p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Maine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Maine</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MEPolitics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MEPolitics</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MaineResists" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MaineResists</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MaineEvents" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MaineEvents</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/FreePalestine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FreePalestine</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BadDOGE" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BadDOGE</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ResistAuthoritarianism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ResistAuthoritarianism</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ResistFascism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ResistFascism</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/USPol" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>USPol</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/TeslaTakedowns" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>TeslaTakedowns</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ResistICE" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ResistICE</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p>Film: The <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Encampments" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Encampments</span></a></p><p>Directed by directed by Michael T. Workman &amp; Kei Pritsker, 2025</p><p>"When a group of students at Columbia University in New York launch a movement protesting the war in <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Gaza" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Gaza</span></a>, they spark a nationwide uprising in solidarity. Encampments spring up at hundreds of campuses as students object to their own university’s investment in the US and Israeli arms industry. Featuring detained student activist Mahmoud Khalil, The Encampments takes viewers inside America’s student uprising with incredible intimacy and urgency. Professors, whistleblowers, and student activists shed light on a moment that captivated the nation’s attention and continues to make headlines today."</p><p>Duration: 85 minutes, with a community discussion to follow<br>Language: English</p><p>Showings:</p><p>Wednesday, May 14, 2025<br>8:00 - 10:00 PM<br>Bowdoin College, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BrunswickME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BrunswickME</span></a></p><p>Friday, May 16, 2025<br>6:00 - 8:00 PM<br>Olin Arts Center (Olin #104 Lecture Hall), <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LewistonME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LewistonME</span></a></p><p>Thursday, May 22, 2025<br>7:30 - 8:30 PM<br>Alamo Theatre, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BucksportME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BucksportME</span></a> [Sold out]</p><p><a href="https://www.mvprights.org/events/the-encampments-brunswick" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">mvprights.org/events/the-encam</span><span class="invisible">pments-brunswick</span></a></p><p><a href="https://www.mainepalestinefilm.org/screenings" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">mainepalestinefilm.org/screeni</span><span class="invisible">ngs</span></a></p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/HumanRights" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>HumanRights</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/FreeGaza" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FreeGaza</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MaineVoicesForPeace" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MaineVoicesForPeace</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/HumanRightsAreNeverWrong" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>HumanRightsAreNeverWrong</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MaineVoicesForPalestinianRights" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MaineVoicesForPalestinianRights</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p>[1/3] <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/PineTreeActivism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PineTreeActivism</span></a> Calendar<br>Events for May 12th - 17th, 2025</p><p>Details confirmed as of May 12th</p><p>Share/Repost so Mainers know where to <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RESIST" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>RESIST</span></a>! <br>Submit events to: ptactivism@gmail.com</p><p>MAY 6-12, LAST DAY (many continue all year) – AMAZON BLACKOUT: Boycott includes Whole Foods, Audible, Prime, Zappos, Ring, &amp; Twitch: <a href="https://thepeoplesunionusa.com/boycott-list/f/amazon-boycott-2" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">thepeoplesunionusa.com/boycott</span><span class="invisible">-list/f/amazon-boycott-2</span></a> </p><p>MAY 12, Mon 6:15-7:45PM – <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BelfastME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BelfastME</span></a><br>Belfast Free Library, 106 High St<br>Community Conversations ME: Free Monthly Discussion/Support Group for anyone concerned about the threat to democracy/republic in the US based upon results of 2024 election. Led by Elliot Benjamin, Ph.D.<br><a href="https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/758873/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">mobilize.us/mobilize/event/758</span><span class="invisible">873/</span></a> </p><p>MAY 13, Tues 12noon (&amp; every Tue) – <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/CherryfieldMe" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CherryfieldMe</span></a> <br>Rt 1 Bridge: Meet on the lower bridge<br>Peaceful Rally in Support of Constitution &amp; American Way of Life For Concerned Citizens and Patriots of all Parties</p><p>MAY 13, Tue 12-1:00PM (&amp; every Tue) – <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LewistonME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LewistonME</span></a> <br>Across Susan Collins' office: Dufresne Plaza, 72 Lisbon St<br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RESIST" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>RESIST</span></a> Central Maine, Call To Action – Bring signs! Street parking &amp; parking garages nearby. <a href="https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/757948/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">mobilize.us/indivisible/event/</span><span class="invisible">757948/</span></a> </p><p>MAY 13, Tues 12-1:00PM (&amp; every Tues) – <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/WatervilleME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WatervilleME</span></a><br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Tesla" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Tesla</span></a> Charging Station, Elm Plaza, 334 Main St<br>STAND AT TESLA – bring signs opposing <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Musk" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Musk</span></a> and the damage he and trump are doing: <a href="https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/762157/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">mobilize.us/mobilize/event/762</span><span class="invisible">157/</span></a> </p><p>MAY 13, Tues 5:30-7:00PM – <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/PortsmouthNH" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PortsmouthNH</span></a><br>Join us for Pub night at a local brewery.<br>Pub Night with the Portsmouth Dems – NH Democratic Party – for casual gathering to meet like-minded friends and talk about current events. Non-alcoholic drinks avail.<br><a href="https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/774306/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">mobilize.us/mobilize/event/774</span><span class="invisible">306/</span></a> </p><p>MAY 14, Wed 10-11AM (&amp; every Wed) – <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BridgtonME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BridgtonME</span></a><br>U.S. 302 &amp; Maine 117<br>Lake Region <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Indivisible" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Indivisible</span></a> Peaceful, Solidarity Protest<br>Join us every Wednesday in solidarity for this peaceful protest.<br><a href="https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/778849/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">mobilize.us/mobilize/event/778</span><span class="invisible">849/</span></a></p><p>May 14, Wed 11-12noon (&amp; every Wed) - <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/DamariscottaME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DamariscottaME</span></a><br>Damariscotta-Newcastle Bridge, US Bus Rt 1, Main St. By the Community, For the Community Rally – started by four women with the courage to stand up, this inspiring rally grows in size every week. </p><p>cc: <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://kolektiva.social/@AIF_Massachusetts" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>AIF_Massachusetts</span></a></span> <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://a.gup.pe/u/teslatakedown" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>teslatakedown</span></a></span> </p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MaineResists" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MaineResists</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MaineEvents" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MaineEvents</span></a><br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/FreePalestine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FreePalestine</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BadDOGE" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BadDOGE</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ResistAuthoritarianism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ResistAuthoritarianism</span></a><br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ResistFascism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ResistFascism</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/USPol" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>USPol</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/TeslaTakedowns" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>TeslaTakedowns</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/PineTreeActivism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PineTreeActivism</span></a> Calendar<br>Scheduled Events</p><p>Details confirmed as of Fri, April 25th.</p><p>APR 26, Sat 10-12PM – Municipal Building, 571 Main Street, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/EastMachiasME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>EastMachiasME</span></a> - Town Hall With Troy Jackson, steadfast advocate for labor and hardworking Mainers. Registration: washingtoncountymainedems@gmail.com </p><p>APR 26, Sat 10-2:00PM – <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/AugustaME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AugustaME</span></a> United Community Living Center, 12 Spruce St. OPEN HOUSE – STUFF the TENT, Support the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Unhoused" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Unhoused</span></a> Supported by @maineresists.bsky.social </p><p>APR 26, Sat 10-11:00AM – 2454 Lafayette Rd, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/PortsmouthNH" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PortsmouthNH</span></a> Take Down TeSSla! – Hosted by <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/OccupySeacoast" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>OccupySeacoast</span></a> NOTE: Please don't park in the lot; park on the side street next to the mall and do not block bus stop, fire hydrants or driveways. Thank you! </p><p>APR 26, Sat 11-12noon (&amp; every Sat) – Portland City Hall this week, 389 Congress St 4/26 &amp; 5/24 only All others at Monument Square, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/PortlandME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PortlandME</span></a> EVERY SATURDAY-11AM-MONUMENT-SQUARE PROTEST against this admin's assaults on the representative democracy. Speakers welcomed. Bring a friend. Creative signs applauded.</p><p>APR 26, Sat 11-1:00PM – Jared Golden's Office, 179 Lisbon St, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LewistonME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LewistonME</span></a> MAINE Speak-Out! - organized by Sunrise Movement Franklin County <a href="https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/777286/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">mobilize.us/mobilize/event/777</span><span class="invisible">286/</span></a> </p><p>APR 26, Sat 12-1:00PM (&amp; every Sat) – Rockland Chapman Park, 294 Main St (Park &amp; Main), <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RocklandME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>RocklandME</span></a>. Sing Songs of Resistance with The Audacity in Rockland www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/755899/ </p><p>APR 26, Sat 12-1:00PM (&amp; every Sat) – <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MachiasME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MachiasME</span></a> 16 O'Brien Ave, Veterans Memorial Triangle (bottom of College Hill) Machias Every Saturday Rally – Bring signs telling Susan Collins, Jared Golden, and Angus King what you need from them to protect Washington County. <a href="https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/778577/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">mobilize.us/mobilize/event/778</span><span class="invisible">577/</span></a> </p><p><span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://a.gup.pe/u/teslatakedown" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>teslatakedown</span></a></span> <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://kolektiva.social/@AIF_Massachusetts" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>AIF_Massachusetts</span></a></span> </p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Events" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Events</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/NHResists" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>NHResists</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MaineEvents" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MaineEvents</span></a><br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MaineResists" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MaineResists</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BadDOGE" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BadDOGE</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ResistAuthoritarianism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ResistAuthoritarianism</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/TeslaTakedowns" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>TeslaTakedowns</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Resistance" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Resistance</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p>[Thread] Pine Tree Activism Calendar<br>Scheduled Events</p><p>April 7-14 - All Week - <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/WalmartBoycott" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WalmartBoycott</span></a>. Please support locally owned business instead of big box stores.</p><p>April 8th - <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/FreeportME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FreeportME</span></a>, Tuesday, 8am-10am (&amp; every Tuesday) - Corner of Main &amp; School Streets. <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/AmericansUnitedInCommonCause" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AmericansUnitedInCommonCause</span></a> </p><p>April 8th- <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BangorME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BangorME</span></a>, Tue 11AM-1PM (&amp; every Tue) - Federal Building, 202 Harlow Street - Weekly peaceful protest</p><p>April 8th - <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LewistonME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LewistonME</span></a> - Tues 12noon-1PM (&amp; every Tuesday) - Across from Susan Collin's office: Dufresne Plaza, 72 Lisbon Street</p><p>April 8th - <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/WatervilleME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WatervilleME</span></a> - Tues 12-1PM (&amp; every Tue) - Stand at <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Tesla" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Tesla</span></a> - 334 Main Street (Elm Plaza Tesla charging station) <a href="https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/762157/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">mobilize.us/indivisible/event/</span><span class="invisible">762157/</span></a></p><p>April 8th - <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RocklandME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>RocklandME</span></a> - Tues 6pm-7:30PM - Rockland Public Library - Midcoast : Success in Creating Housing - <a href="https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/767554/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">mobilize.us/mobilize/event/767</span><span class="invisible">554/</span></a></p><p>(cont'd)</p><p>Source:<br><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/pinetreeactivism.bsky.social/post/3lm7y5l7fk22q" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">bsky.app/profile/pinetreeactiv</span><span class="invisible">ism.bsky.social/post/3lm7y5l7fk22q</span></a><br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/PineTreeActivism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PineTreeActivism</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Events" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Events</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MaineEvents" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MaineEvents</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MaineResists" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MaineResists</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BadDOGE" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BadDOGE</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ResistAuthoritarianism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ResistAuthoritarianism</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/TeslaTakedowns" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>TeslaTakedowns</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Resistance" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Resistance</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Resist" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Resist</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p>Images from <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/AuburnME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AuburnME</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/HandsOff" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>HandsOff</span></a> rally! (Not my images, from the Portland Press Herald.)<br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LewistonME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LewistonME</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MaineResists" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MaineResists</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/HandsOff2025" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>HandsOff2025</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/April5th" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>April5th</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BadDOGE" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BadDOGE</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p>[cont'd] <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Maine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Maine</span></a> and <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/NewHampshire" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>NewHampshire</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/HandsOff" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>HandsOff</span></a> Mass Mobilization Events </p><p>handsoff2025.com - <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/NationalDayofAction" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>NationalDayofAction</span></a> events as of 4/4/2025 </p><p>April 5th, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LewistonME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LewistonME</span></a>, 5:00-7:00pm, 120 Mill Street, The Pub at Baxter</p><p>April 6th, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/EllsworthME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>EllsworthME</span></a>, 12noon-1:00pm (&amp; every Sunday), Main Street, River Bridge, For <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Peace" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Peace</span></a> &amp; <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Palestine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Palestine</span></a></p><p>April 6th, 6:30-7:30pm - Virtual Event - Join from anywhere. Stand united to protect our rights, freedoms, rule of law, &amp; democracy. MAINE: Rapid Response for Our Freedoms <a href="https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/747363/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">mobilize.us/mobilize/event/747</span><span class="invisible">363/</span></a></p><p>April 6th, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/WatervilleME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WatervilleME</span></a>, 1:00-2:00pm (&amp; every Sun), 1 Kennedy Memorial Drive (on the bridge next to CVS), Stand Up to Preserve &amp; Restore Our Country</p><p>April 6th, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/PortsmouthNH" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PortsmouthNH</span></a>, 4:00-5:00pm (&amp; every Sun), in front of North Church off Market Square, Portsmouth, NH - Civil Rights Sundays! Take a stand to defend our democracy. Hosted by <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/OccupySeacoast" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>OccupySeacoast</span></a></p><p>April 7-14 - All Week - <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/WalmartBoycott" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WalmartBoycott</span></a>. Please support locally owned business instead of big box stores.</p><p>April 8th - <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/FreeportME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FreeportME</span></a>, Tuesday, 8am-10am (&amp; every Tuesday) - Corner of Main &amp; School Streets. <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/AmericansUnitedInCommonCause" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AmericansUnitedInCommonCause</span></a> </p><p>Source:<br><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/pinetreeactivism.bsky.social/post/3llyufxcau22x" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">bsky.app/profile/pinetreeactiv</span><span class="invisible">ism.bsky.social/post/3llyufxcau22x</span></a><br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/April5Events" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>April5Events</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/April5th" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>April5th</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/HandsOff2025" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>HandsOff2025</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/HandsOff" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>HandsOff</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Antifascism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Antifascism</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Events" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Events</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MaineResists" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MaineResists</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BadDOGE" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BadDOGE</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ResistAuthoritarianism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ResistAuthoritarianism</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/NHResists" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>NHResists</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Maine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Maine</span></a> and <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/NewHampshire" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>NewHampshire</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/HandsOff" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>HandsOff</span></a> Mass Mobilization Events </p><p>handsoff2025.com - <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/NationalDayofAction" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>NationalDayofAction</span></a> as of 4/3/2025</p><p>Maine and New Hampshire Hands Off Rallies</p><p>April 5, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SkowheganME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SkowheganME</span></a>, 2:30-4:00pm, Margaret Chase Smith Bridge, US 201 &amp; Water Street Bridge<br>April 5, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LewistonME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LewistonME</span></a>, 5:00-7:00pm, 120 Mill Street, The Pub at Baxter</p><p>April 6, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/EllsworthME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>EllsworthME</span></a>, 12noon-1:00pm (&amp; every Sunday), Main Street, River Bridge, For Peace &amp; Palestine<br>April 6, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/WatervilleME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WatervilleME</span></a>, 1:00-2:00pm (&amp; every Sun), 1 Kennedy Memorial Drive (on the bridge next to CVS), Stand Up to Preserve &amp; Restore Our Country<br>April 6, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/PortsmouthNH" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PortsmouthNH</span></a>, 4:00-5:00pm (&amp; every Sun), in front of North Church off Market Square, Portsmouth, NH - Civil Rights Sundays! Take a stand to defend our democracy. Hosted by <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/OccupySeacoast" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>OccupySeacoast</span></a></p><p>Source:<br><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/pinetreeactivism.bsky.social/post/3llwcc6zibk25" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">bsky.app/profile/pinetreeactiv</span><span class="invisible">ism.bsky.social/post/3llwcc6zibk25</span></a><br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/April5Events" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>April5Events</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/April5th" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>April5th</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/HandsOff2025" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>HandsOff2025</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/HandsOff" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>HandsOff</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Antifascism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Antifascism</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Events" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Events</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MaineResists" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MaineResists</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BadDOGE" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BadDOGE</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ResistAuthoritarianism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ResistAuthoritarianism</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/NHResists" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>NHResists</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p><span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://kolektiva.social/@AIF_Massachusetts" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>AIF_Massachusetts</span></a></span> The <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BiddefordME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BiddefordME</span></a> event will be every Friday from 4-5:30pm. There is a similar event being held in <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LewistonME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LewistonME</span></a> every Tuesday. "CALL TO ACTION Rally every Tuesday, starting Feb. 25, 2025, 72 Dufresne Plaza-across from Susan Collins office, 12-1pm, Lisbon St. Lewiston, ME join RESIST Central Maine (Indivisible) In urgent need of support! Bring signs! Parking garages nearby and street parking."</p><p><a href="https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/757948/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">mobilize.us/indivisible/event/</span><span class="invisible">757948/</span></a></p>
Wokebloke for Democracy<p>Maryland leads the way-<br><a href="https://www.npr.org/2024/08/07/nx-s1-5066372/federal-appeals-court-upholds-maryland-assault-weapons-ban" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">npr.org/2024/08/07/nx-s1-50663</span><span class="invisible">72/federal-appeals-court-upholds-maryland-assault-weapons-ban</span></a><br><a href="https://libretooth.gr/tags/Guns" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Guns</span></a> <a href="https://libretooth.gr/tags/Murder" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Murder</span></a> <a href="https://libretooth.gr/tags/GunViolence" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>GunViolence</span></a> <a href="https://libretooth.gr/tags/VirginiaBeachVA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>VirginiaBeachVA</span></a> <a href="https://libretooth.gr/tags/GilroyCalifornia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>GilroyCalifornia</span></a> <a href="https://libretooth.gr/tags/ElPasoTX" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ElPasoTX</span></a> <a href="https://libretooth.gr/tags/DaytonOhio" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DaytonOhio</span></a> <a href="https://libretooth.gr/tags/BoulderCO" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BoulderCO</span></a> <a href="https://libretooth.gr/tags/IndianapolisIndiana" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>IndianapolisIndiana</span></a> <a href="https://libretooth.gr/tags/SanJoseCA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SanJoseCA</span></a> <a href="https://libretooth.gr/tags/Denver" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Denver</span></a>/LakewoodCO <a href="https://libretooth.gr/tags/NewYorkNY" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>NewYorkNY</span></a> <a href="https://libretooth.gr/tags/BuffaloNY" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BuffaloNY</span></a> <a href="https://libretooth.gr/tags/UvaldeTX" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>UvaldeTX</span></a> <a href="https://libretooth.gr/tags/TulsaOK" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>TulsaOK</span></a> <a href="https://libretooth.gr/tags/RaleighNC" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>RaleighNC</span></a> <a href="https://libretooth.gr/tags/ColoradoSpringsCO" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ColoradoSpringsCO</span></a> <a href="https://libretooth.gr/tags/EnochUT" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>EnochUT</span></a> <a href="https://libretooth.gr/tags/MontereyParkCA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MontereyParkCA</span></a> <a href="https://libretooth.gr/tags/LouisvilleKY" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LouisvilleKY</span></a> <a href="https://libretooth.gr/tags/DadevilleAL" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DadevilleAL</span></a> <a href="https://libretooth.gr/tags/AllenTX" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AllenTX</span></a> <a href="https://libretooth.gr/tags/FarmingtonNM" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FarmingtonNM</span></a> <a href="https://libretooth.gr/tags/PhiladelphiaPA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PhiladelphiaPA</span></a> <a href="https://libretooth.gr/tags/JolietIL" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>JolietIL</span></a> <a href="https://libretooth.gr/tags/KansasCityMO" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>KansasCityMO</span></a> <a href="https://libretooth.gr/tags/LewistonME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LewistonME</span></a></p>
Jaz<p><a href="https://theblower.au/tags/mepol" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>mepol</span></a> <a href="https://theblower.au/tags/maine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>maine</span></a> <a href="https://theblower.au/tags/lewistonme" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>lewistonme</span></a> <a href="https://theblower.au/tags/massShooting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>massShooting</span></a> <a href="https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/10/25/metro/lewiston-maine-shootings/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">bostonglobe.com/2023/10/25/met</span><span class="invisible">ro/lewiston-maine-shootings/</span></a></p>
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