Scot Peterson faces child neglect, culpable negligence and perjury charges that carry a potential prison sentence of nearly 100 years.
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Parkland shooting survivor joins Maine teens in push to pass gun bills ‘before it is too late’
David Hogg, co-founder of March for Our Lives, visited Augusta and Portland on Tuesday as part a national tour pushing for passage of ‘common sense, life-saving gun reforms.’
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Second amendment sanctuary status proposed for Paris
PARIS — During the public comment session at a Paris Board of Selectmen meeting on May 13, Paris resident Dennis Creaser asked the board to consider a resolution designating the town as a second amendment sanctuary. Creaser said he was inspired to bring the proposal to the board after reading of several Rhode Island towns […]
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Opposing sides on gun bills make voices heard to lawmakers
Dozens turn out for hearings on proposals to require background checks, trigger locks and gun safes, and to loosen restrictions on the use of deadly force.
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‘Red flag’ gun bill draws hours of emotional testimony
Supporters said police must be allowed to temporarily confiscate guns from dangerous people, but opponents decried it as a gun grab that would violate Mainers’ rights.
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Maine senator revives ‘red flag’ bill to allow confiscation of guns from people who pose threat
The measure sponsored by Democrat Rebecca Millett of Cape Elizabeth would allow police and family members to seek a court order to temporarily disarm someone in mental health crisis.
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Activists take aim at Golden for pro-gun, pro-ICE votes
Maine Democrat comes under fire from gun control group and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
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Jared Golden opposes Democratic bid to expand gun background checks
Maine Democrat says his district voted against same idea at the polls in 2016.
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Maine Senate confirms Michael Sauschuck as public safety commissioner
A former Portland police chief and officer, Sauschuck was one of 5 Cabinet nominees to be confirmed on Tuesday, overcoming Republican criticism of his stance on gun-control issues.
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Paradox for gun industry: Having allies in Washington is bad for business
Two years into a 2nd Amendment-friendly presidency, and a Senate led by Republicans, the ‘Trump slump’ means falling sales and complacency.