Opinion

Bartlett: Fliers found in Boothbay Harbor ‘despicable’

Thu, 08/17/2017 - 7:00am

In response to reports Wednesday that alleged Ku Klux Klan fliers were found in Boothbay Harbor, Maine’s Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett released the following statement:

“Simply put, this is despicable. Hatred and bigotry have no place here in Maine. But unfortunately, actions like these are the direct result of leaders like Donald Trump, Paul LePage, and Mary Mayhew who only embolden white supremacists by refusing to stand up and condemn their hateful actions and rhetoric. Our message is clear: This hate is not welcome in Maine and we will not allow it to stand. We hope Donald Trump, Paul LePage and Mary Mayhew will join us in denouncing these shameful acts.”