By WABI News Desk
Published: Jun. 14, 2025 at 4:24 PM EDT
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) – As protests cried out across the country on Saturday, hundreds gathered at Waterfront Park in Bangor to join in the No Kings movement.
The No Kings Day of Action was a series of protests in all 50 states organized by the social movement organization Indivisible.
June 14th was chosen as the nationwide day of action as it coincides not only with flag day and the Army’s 250th birthday, but also with President Trump’s birthday and military parade.
Organizers say that No Kings was in part meant to draw attention away from the parade, defying what some have perceived as a show of power, as they aimed to show the power of communities across the country.
“I feel, and I think we all feel, our country is at a tipping point. And we the people must stand up and speak out”, said Indivisible Bangor founding member Melissa Berky.
One organizer estimated that 1,000 protesters attended the demonstration in Bangor.
They were met with speeches by community leaders such as Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey, and president of Maine Veterans for Peace Adam Toothaker.
Other topics discussed included support for Medicare and Medicaid, advocating for social services such as the post office, and the right to due process for all Americans.
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