Some at an Augusta gun show say they favor stronger regulations, while others contend further rules are unnecessary to keep weapons out of the hands of dangerous people.
Beth Quimby
Beth Quimby reports on Maine on the weekends, when most Mainers are off the job and anything can happen. She worked for newspapers since she was in high school when she started out on her father’s New Hampshire newspaper. She is a graduate of Colby College and a recipient of national, regional and state journalism awards. When she is not working, she tries hard to follow her bliss.
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Route 9 in Amherst closed by accident
The 3 p.m. crash is expected to keep the road near Bangor closed for most of Sunday afternoon.
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Maine legislators introducing impeachment bill say no way to stop process
The measure to be debated calls for an investigation of eight charges against Gov. Paul LePage, even though House leaders oppose it.
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Legislative panel wants to know if Maine State Lottery is targeting the poor
The Government Oversight Committee votes unanimously to investigate the lottery’s marketing strategy.
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Turner man killed in crash
Jeromy Tanguay, 30, died Friday night in the single-car accident on Turner Center Road.
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New York man charged with selling cocaine, heroin in South Portland
The suspect was arrested Friday following a search of his hotel room, police say.
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Man arrested after police standoff in Shapleigh
York County Sheriff deputies arrest a New Hampshire man following a standoff.
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Saco police criminal investigators take over case of missing man
Family, friends, Portland police and the Coast Guard also search for James Dyer, 23, who was last seen early New Year’s Day in the Old Port.
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No one hurt as shots fired outside Westbrook methadone clinic
A Sebago man, 30, was taken into custody and is being held on three charges at the Cumberland County Jail.
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Fire heavily damages Auburn home
The fire spread from a fireplace to nearby boxes and a Christmas tree, a fire official says.