The measure was brought forward by the Maine Gun Safety Coalition after lawmakers failed to pass a red flag law last year in the wake of the Lewiston mass shooting.
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Social Security reverses course, will allow Maine parents to register newborns at hospital
The reversal by the Trump administration occurred less than a day after the news had spread to health care providers, sparking criticism and questions from Maine’s congressional delegation.
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Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson exploring run for governor
Jackson, a Democrat from Allagash who served 3 terms as Senate president, announced Friday he is forming an exploratory committee as he considers a 2026 run for governor.
Posted inMaine, Nation / World, News, Politics
Gov. Mills says tariff back-and-forth creates ‘significant economic uncertainty’
President Donald Trump on Thursday postponed 25% tariffs on many imports from Mexico and some imports from Canada for a month amid widespread fears of the economic fallout from a broader trade war.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Lisbon council hears pitch for Canal Street improvements
Tractor-trailer trucks cannot turn right onto Canal Street because of the intersection is too tight and utility poles too close.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine, News
Lisbon urges residents to stop online attacks
Town Manager Glenn Michalowski issued a statement asking residents to engage in constructive criticism.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Strong woman cited after pedestrian was hit in Farmington
Taller aluminum poles and a new set of flashing crosswalk lights on Main Street will be installed Monday and Tuesday.
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Maine Democrats call for $6 million in state funding for reproductive health care
A bill before lawmakers is proposing $6.18 million in new annual funding for family planning services including birth control, cancer screenings and gynecological care.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County Commissioners choose Richmond company to replace Madrid Township bridge
Commissioners accepted Wyman & Simpson Inc.’s bid of more than $1 million to replace the bridge in 60 days.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Auburn rail line to Portland should be a trail, lawmakers told
Opponents of the proposal to create a 26-mile bicycle and pedestrian trail along the route say the tracks should stay in place in case passenger rail service returns.