Lawmakers return to the State House on Wednesday for the start of the second regular session of the 131st Legislature.
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Posted inPolitics
After Lewiston shootings, gun control is a serious campaign issue in Maine
Candidates for U.S. House, U.S. Senate differ on best approach to guns.
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Posted inOpinion
Opinion: Faced with record gun violence, I’m calling for more than prayers
God’s directive is clear: Thou shalt not kill. It’s time for us to make that happen by banning assault weapons.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Opinion: In the wake of Lewiston, time to activate our thoughts and prayers
Cabela’s and Bass Pro Shops continue to sell AR-style rifles. We’re asking them to stop.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Faith groups meet outside Cabela’s in Scarborough to protest semi-automatic rifle sales
About 50 people met Saturday to call for restrictions on the sale of AR-style rifles in the wake of the Lewiston massacre – the nation’s deadliest mass shooting this year.
Posted inMaine
Collins’ stance on King’s firearms bill could be key to broader support
As a moderate Republican from a state that just experienced the nation’s worst mass shooting this year, Maine’s senior senator could help win over members of her caucus and gun rights advocates.
Posted inMaine, News
King’s bill to regulate assault-style weapons supported by White House, criticized by NRA
Sen. Angus King, who coauthored the bill introduced Thursday, said, ‘Our goal is simple, to save lives in Maine, New Mexico and across the country.’
Posted inMaine, Politics
Sen. King unveils legislation to restrict deadliness of assault weapons
The Maine independent says the bill, which has been in the works for years, would ban high-capacity magazines among other things.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Most police departments in Maine have never invoked yellow flag law
Portland calls the measure ‘cumbersome,’ but gun reform advocates hope to streamline the safety net allowing police to take firearms from people considered to be a threat.
Posted inTimes Record
‘Not one more’: Brunswick rallies for gun control legislation in the wake of Lewiston mass shooting
A crowd of about 150, including Brunswick’s legislative delegation, attended a rally for gun control legislation organized by Bowdoin College students.