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Published
June 22, 2016

House adjourns but some Democrats continue sit-in for gun control vote

Maine Rep. Chellie Pingree was among the group of lawmakers who started the protest, and she remained on the House floor at sunrise this morning as the protest entered its 20th hour.
Published
June 21, 2016

Susan Collins builds Senate coalition for ‘no fly, no buy’ gun control

The Maine Republican finds bipartisan support for a proposal that's assured a vote but may not draw enough votes from her own party.
Published
June 20, 2016

Sen. Susan Collins continues effort for gun control compromise

The Maine senator, who has been working with a handful of her colleagues on an alternative proposal, plans to speak publicly on the issue Tuesday.
Published
June 20, 2016

Senate votes down 4 gun control proposals in wake of Orlando shootings

Democrats accuse their opponents of giving in to the NRA, while Republicans point to the opposing party's 'partisan agenda.'
Published
June 19, 2016

Commentary: How should Mainers deal with cultural divide over guns?

In rural Maine, guns are considered tools. But weapons acquired here can be put to deadly use elsewhere.

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Published
June 19, 2016

Cynthia Dill: The courage of her convictions

In speaking out on guns, Portland restaurant owner Anne Verrill put her money where her mouth is.
Published
June 19, 2016

Our View: Gun violence demands public health approach

The CDC should be freed to fund research on evidence-based responses to a national crisis.
Published
June 17, 2016

Sen. Susan Collins proposing compromise gun control measure

The proposal to prohibit gun sales to suspected terrorists on the 'no fly' list, and those on a 'selectee' list subject to additional airport screening, would affect about 2,500 Americans.
Published
June 17, 2016

People on terrorist watch list have great success buying guns

Gun-rights groups oppose denying citizens the right to have guns on the basis of their placement on a list that they say is broad and riddled with errors.
Published
June 17, 2016

M.D. Harmon: Law-abiding gun owners unfairly blamed in Islamic extremist’s Orlando attack

Calls for increased laws ignore the fact that existing controls didn't stop the Florida perpetrator.