gun control
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PublishedMarch 4, 2018
Bill Nemitz: All educators may not be on board, but student-protest train has left station
One Maine school district twists itself in knots to justify punishing youths for taking a stand against gun violence.
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PublishedMarch 4, 2018
NRA’s influence in Maine doesn’t depend on political contributions
In a state steeped in hunting culture, the lobbying organization gets results by mobilizing its membership
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PublishedMarch 2, 2018
Companies getting out ahead of politicians on gun issue
While some cut business ties with the NRA, others impose restrictions on gun sales. The long-term effect is open to debate.
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PublishedMarch 2, 2018
L.L. Bean joins major retailers raising gun purchase age to 21
Other firearms dealers in Maine say they will continue selling rifles to buyers as young as 18.
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PublishedMarch 2, 2018
Commentary: Onset of adulthood unclear, but it’s certain those 18-20 have right to own a gun
The push to prevent the Second Amendment from applying to youths until they turn 21 must be rejected.
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PublishedMarch 1, 2018
Gun-rights and gun-control advocates clash at the State House
Both groups say they want to make sure Maine schools are safe, but their approaches are starkly different.
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PublishedMarch 1, 2018
Maine Voices: Easy availability of weapons makes Americans less safe – not more
The risk of firearm accidents and suicides outweighs the benefits of 'good guys with guns.'
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PublishedFebruary 28, 2018
Couples renew their vows, some with AR-15s in tow, at Pennsylvania church
The congregation believes the rifle symbolizes the 'rod of iron' in the Bible.
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PublishedFebruary 28, 2018
Sponsor of bill to allow guns in cars on school campuses now wants to kill it
In the aftermath of the Parkland school massacre, Rep. John Martin tells the Education Committee that the time isn't right to discuss the bill.
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PublishedFebruary 28, 2018
Rockland student charged after threats against middle school
The student allegedly told another student that he would go to school Wednesday and "shoot it up," but later told deputies he was trash-talking.
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