Palestine

Speakers also called attention to immigration arrests in Maine and Israel's renewed attacks in the Gaza Strip.

Student activists today called on the University of Maine system Board of Trustees to reverse their decision to remain invested in Israeli companies and any U.S.-based companies doing business with or in Israel.

Students at The University of Maine held a Pro-Palestinian protest today despite threats from President Donald Trump this week targeting universities that allow "illegal" protests. Activists on the campus in Orono say they expanded the scope of their rally to speak out against the threats.

The encampment ended after administrators threatened suspension. The students said they'd reached an understanding with administrators and vacated the building.

Protesters in the student union building received letters from Jim Hoppe, dean for student affairs, warning that if they remained in the building after 8:30 a.m. Monday they would be placed on immediate temporary suspension.

The decision came after students petitioned the university and the board held a special session on the issue last week

The resolution drew hours of emotional testimony. But the city's finance director said Portland's general fund does not directly hold any of the investments listed in the resolution.

The Democrat and Marine Corps veteran, speaking during an extensive conversation on Maine Calling, said Hamas must release all hostages before any talk of a ceasefire.

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The Jewish Community Alliance organized an interfaith vigil last night in Portland in response to the outbreak of attacks on Israel and the Gaza Strip.The…