BANGOR, Maine — Members and allies of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community in eastern Maine showed up in colorful, loud force this weekend for the annual Bangor Pride parade and festival, which kicked off bright and early at 10 a.m. Saturday morning. Pride organizers said they believe it was the largest turnout ever for the parade, which boasted several hundred people from a number of area organizations, businesses, churches and causes. “We’re so thrilled with the turnout.

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