“We shouldn’t have to choose which bad behavior we’re permitted to condemn. And we shouldn’t be demanding everyone remain frozen in grief indefinitely to prove that they care.”
Tag: ICE shooting
NEWS | Biddeford earns praise from immigrant community; considers anti-ICE options
City leaders are now reviewing a long list of options from the city attorney about how best to limit ICE enforcement activity in Biddeford By RANDY SEAVER | Editor A false narrative of indifference and complacency by city leaders was shattered during Tuesday’s Biddeford City Council meeting. Over the last […]
LETTER | Immigrant killers? Let’s stick to facts
In this age of lies and half-truths, one cannot let total falsehoods go unacknowledged.
LETTER | Planned hearing reveals political hypocrisy
How many Congressional hearings have been held for the five Mainers who have been killed at the hands of those who are in this country illegally (for that matter, how many protests, how many murals)?
NEWS | Congressional hearing scheduled in Biddeford
Mayor Liam LaFountain and other local leaders will be asked to testify before a group of Democratic Congressional lawmakers on Monday, Aug. 17
NEWS | National group planning ‘major direct action’ Tuesday in Biddeford
The highly-coordinated event is designed to put pressure on Collins – a Republican facing reelection in November — regarding ramped up enforcement actions by the U.S. Immigrations & Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE).
NEWS | Biddeford mayor, council respond to public criticisms
Three weeks after the fatal shooting of a Biddeford resident by a federal agent, some members of the public are saying the city is not doing enough to support the community while others are saying it’s time to clean up the protest sites
IN-DEPTH | Man’s death ignites political spectacle
The July 13 shooting of Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero in Biddeford triggered and amplified an already deepening political divide in America — and here in Maine
NEWS | City councilor avoids censure, offers public apology
Biddeford City Councilor David Kurtz — who often relies upon a somewhat dramatic speaking style — offered a public apology on Tuesday for his angry outburst last week
FEATURE | Stitch by Stitch: A Community Quilt for Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero’s family
A novice quilter begins stitching to produce a community-based gift for a young girl who lost her father
