UPDATE to Action 79 - April 5, HANDS OFF! Bangor venue change
For more Background see also Action 79, at https://isledems.org/initiatives/action-79-april-5-hands-off
This is the last post on this subject, see you on the other side of Saturday! Please send photos of the event you attend to abbiemcmillen@mac.com. HOWEVER, if you are concerned about being tracked by some evil government presence, Acadia Action (AA) is suggesting NOT taking your cell phone, because it will reveal your location. Here’s more info from AA on how to protect yourself. https://thedemlabs.org/2025/03/26/hide-your-location-and-private-messages-with-web-based-traffic-instead-of-cellular-messages/ So maybe a stand-alone camera? (Personally, I will be using an iPhone. But then I’m not a target of ICE.)
VENUE CHANGE to BANGOR WATERFRONT
AMPHITHEATER, FRONT STREET in Bangor, noon - 2 PM
"which should hopefully better accommodate our group AND the parking issue. The area we are gathering is farthest down on the right in front of the Flag Pole.”
"If you are interested in volunteering, please make contact with Amanda Roy- at amandaroy602@gmail.com or find someone with a yellow ribbon on them, on the day of the event. If you have a sound system that we may be able to utilize (as backup) for this event, please feel free to let Amanda know as well."
"All noisemakers (blow horns, megaphones and cowbells) are encouraged and allowed, however we do ask to be mindful and respectful of those nearest to you.”
"The weather as of now may include rain and temperature in the 40s. Please come prepared with umbrellas, raincoats, boots and etc. ready for the inclement weather."
Here's the list of Maine protests, but some details have gone missing. The Mobilize Website may have an update on the protest nearest you. That website is not organized alphabetically so you may need to scroll a bit to find your location.
Printable signs. Below is a link. These signs are free and no copyright. They look great printed on tabloid size paper. But they are also “tiled” for printing on 8.5x11” paper. With some fussy cutting and glue/tape, you can turn them into 18x24” signs. Suggest mounting on foam core or heavy cardboard, using double sided tape.
https://substack.com/inbox/post/159655983?r=11kr2&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&triedRedirect=true
Extra Credit:
You can read about this upcoming protest just about everywhere you happen to look – except probably Fox “News”. Here are some sources you may not often check:
Ø https://peoplesworld.org/article/hands-off-mass-rallies-scheduled-nationwide-for-april-5/
Ø https://thetimesweekly.com/2025/03/global-protests-on-april-5-cities-unite-against-trump-and-musk/
Ø https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2025/04/01/hands-off-protest-boston/