Media Summary: Hundreds gathered in Portland Thursday to remember Maine As Maine's first Black legislator, he served in the Maine House representing Greater Portland from 1972 to 1978. Friends, family and state lawmakers across Maine gathered at Merrill Auditorium in Portland Thursday to celebrate the life of ...

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Hundreds gathered in Portland Thursday to remember Maine As Maine's first Black legislator, he served in the Maine House representing Greater Portland from 1972 to 1978. Friends, family and state lawmakers across Maine gathered at Merrill Auditorium in Portland Thursday to celebrate the life of ... Maine grieves the loss of its first Black legislator, U.S. and state flags across Maine will be lowered Friday in honor of Latest news headlines from NEWS CENTER Maine Morning Report at 6:30 a.m. Thursday, May 21, 2026.

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Memorial service for civil rights leader Gerald Talbot
Memorial service held in Portland for civil rights leader Gerald Talbot
Memorial service planned for civil rights leader Gerald Talbot
Memorial service for Gerald Talbot Thursday in Portland
Hundreds gathered to celebrate the life of Maine civil rights leader Gerald Talbot
Gerald E. Talbot's daughter delivers heartfelt tribute during his memorial service
Maine Gov. Mills pays emotional tribute to Gerald E. Talbot, state's first Black lawmaker
Gov. Mills, several others attend Gerald Talbot's memorial service in Portland
Portland held a memorial service for Gerald Talbot today
Memorial in Portland for former state representative Gerald Talbot
Maine pays tribute to civil rights trailblazer Gerald E. Talbot during celebration of life
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