‘Every day should be Earth Day’: Celebration, rally held in Portland

PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • April 22, 2023

In Portland and across Maine, many people took time Saturday to celebrate Earth Day and consider making changes to protect the air, water and land, including an afternoon rally and march from Monument Square to Portland City Hall that was organized by Maine Youth for Climate Justice. About 100 people attended the rally, carrying signs such as “For Cod’s Sake, Cut The Carbon” and chanting slogans, including “No more coal, no more oil, keep the carbon in the soil.”