Democratic lawmakers meet in private with a federal firearms regulator to discuss existing rules in preparation for a key committee meeting Thursday. Republicans criticize the move, pass up an offer to do the same and say the discussions should have been public.
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Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine Republicans use interim mass shooting report to argue against gun reforms
They point to the state commission’s finding that faulted the Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office for not using existing laws to seize guns from the shooter before he killed 18 people in Lewiston.
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Posted inOpinion
Opinion: Focus on the path ahead to reduce gun violence in Maine
It will take all of us working together and listening compassionately to chart a path forward.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Four months after Lewiston mass shooting, pressure builds for long-sought gun safety reforms
But Maine defenders of traditional gun rights also turned out in force at last week’s hearings, and it’s unclear if the support to enact changes will be sustained.
Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
School shootings prompt more states to fund digital maps for first responders
Spurred by mass shootings, thousands of school districts have hired companies to produce detailed digital maps that can help police, firefighters and medical professionals respond more quickly in emergencies.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World, News
Jury convicts movie armorer of involuntary manslaughter in fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin
The actor faces a similar charge and an assistant director last year pleaded no contest to negligent handling of a firearm after a cinematographer was killed during a rehearsal.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Judge orders neuropsychological testing for man accused of killing Westbrook couple
Marcel LaGrange, 25, entered an insanity plea last summer after he was charged with shooting Brittney Cockrell and Michael Hayter in front of their children.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World, News
Ammo supplier says he provided no live rounds in fatal shooting of cinematographer by Alec Baldwin
‘Rust’ movie armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed is charged with involuntary manslaughter and evidence tampering in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
Posted inNation & World, News
Super Bowl parade shooting could test expanded ‘stand your ground’ protections
One bystander is dead and dozens injured in a case in which 1 suspect says he fired because he felt threatened and a 2nd suspect says he fired because someone was shooting at him, both defenses under Missouri gun laws.
Posted inMaine, News, Religion and Values
Maine church leaders call for gun violence prevention, weekend of prayer
The Maine Council of Churches and Episcopal Diocese of Maine are encouraging all faith traditions to join in Gun Safety Awareness Sabbath.