Hundreds pay respects to Maine pioneer Gerald Talbot in Portland

Sen. Rachel Talbot Ross, D-Portland, kisses her father's casket as her sister, Portland City Councilor Regina Phillips, holds back tears during a celebration of life.

Gov. Janet Mills was among the dignitaries speaking at the memorial service honoring the state’s first Black legislator on Thursday, when many said his legacy of standing up for justice will be carried on.

Read the full article in the Portland Press Herald.