Supporters say the bill would provide an important path forward for families seeking to restrict a loved one’s access to firearms without stigmatizing mental illness, while opponents raise concerns about due process and Second Amendment rights.
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Maine’s director of Child Development Services retires after no-confidence vote
Roberta Lucas had come under scrutiny this year because the agency has been failing to meet its legal obligations to provide disability services to young children.
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Magnitude 4.8 earthquake hits New Jersey, effects felt in Maine
The earthquake was centered northeast of Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
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Crews make progress, but more than 125,000 still without power in Maine
A CMP spokesman says some York County customers won’t get power back until early next week.
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Light snow and rain expected today as we dig out from the nor’easter
Rain showers will be around for Friday and Saturday afternoon after some morning snow.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Photo Album: See how people fared during Thursday’s nor’easter
More than a foot of heavy, wet snow fell in the area, and more is forecast for Friday.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz
Former Pineland Lumber site back up for sale in Lewiston
The property on Avon Street in Lewiston, along the Androscoggin River, was slated to become a large housing development but is now up for sale after those plans were scrapped.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz
Miller Fitness replaces Orange Circuit Fitness in the Auburn Mall
Curtis and Kianna Miller have been focused on fitness for much of their lives and say the new gym will focus on free weights, athletes, and the older generation crowd.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Storm brings all sorts of weather mayhem to western Maine
Lewiston Public Works Highway Operations Manager Reggie Poussard described an all-hands-on-deck scenario as dispatchers and road crews worked overnight to take on the storm.
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Gov. Mills clashes with tribal relations board, leaving seats unfilled
Gov. Janet Mills withdrew 2 nominations amid an unusual public dispute over whether it was appropriate for the leaders of the Maine Indian Tribal-State Commission to voice concerns about her picks.