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Massachusetts assault weapons ban targeted in federal suit
The National Association for Gun Rights looks to overturn the 1998 ban, which became a permanent law in 2004.
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Posted inTimes Record
Church lets its light shine for peace and diversity
This weekend, UUCB will be lit up orange in recognition of National Gun Violence Awareness Day; next weekend, it will be illuminated in rainbow colors to coincide with the Brunswick Pride Festival.
Posted inNation & World, News
‘I expected to die’: Pittsburgh synagogue shooting trial opens with grief, tears
The harrowing audio was among the first pieces of evidence introduced Tuesday in the federal trial against Robert Bowers, the man accused of killing 11 worshippers at the Tree of Life synagogue.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Fudging on assault weapons ban is what’s appalling
Of the four members of Maine’s congressional delegation, only Rep. Chellie Pingree supports a ban on guns capable of inflicting unthinkable damage on our communities. Her counterparts aren’t prepared to say much about why they don’t.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: The wrong compromise on guns will invite more violence
With background checks, waiting periods and prohibition of sale or transfer of guns where necessary, the Maine Legislature has an opportunity to get it right. Will it?
Posted inMaine, News
Activists rally in Monument Square to demand a ban on assault rifles
More than 80 people at the demonstration, organized by the Maine chapter of Moms Demand Action, call for legislative action to institute gun-control measures.
Posted inNation & World, News
Elon Musk’s tweets about Texas mall gunman spread misleading claims, question shooter’s background
Authorities and independent researchers have confirmed the gunman’s interest in far-right extremism and white supremacism.
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Posts show Texas mall gunman researched attack for weeks
Posts by Mauricio Garcia on a Russian social networking site suggest that the 33-year-old planned for weeks before he opened fire at a suburban Dallas shopping mall last weekend, killing 8 people and wounding 7 others.
Posted inNation & World
Sheriff: Louisiana man shot child playing hide and seek
The girl suffered a gunshot wound to the back of the head and was taken to a hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening, police say.