A group of firearms advocates filed a lawsuit challenging the 3-day waiting period in November, arguing that the new law violates the U.S. Constitution.
Daniel Kool
Staff Writer
Daniel Kool is the Portland Press Herald's utilities reporter, covering electricity, gas, broadband - anything you get a bill for. He also covers the impact of tariffs on Maine and picks up the odd business story. He joined the Press Herald in 2024 as the night reporter. A graduate of Boston University, he previously covered city news, transportation and higher education for the Boston Globe. His work has also appeared in GBH News, the Boston Globe Magazine and Boston University's student newspaper, where he was the city news editor. A midwestern transplant, Daniel lives in Biddeford, where he plays with keyboards and little noise-making boxes.
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Cybersecurity issues impact 2 Maine public school districts
School officials told parents a breach was detected in South Portland Sunday and another was detected over the weekend in Cumberland.
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Biddeford police assist in Friday morning raid
A dispatcher confirmed that the incident happened at 16 Clifford St., a few blocks from the city’s downtown strip, but declined to identify the agencies involved.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Overdoses up in Portland, but deaths decline 55%
The city’s 2024 drop in fatal overdoses follows the statewide trend, though the local decrease is more pronounced.
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Pedestrian sustains life-threatening injuries in Portland crash
The man was hit near the intersection of Fore and India streets.
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Strong winds cause power outages, displace Scarborough family
The home has been deemed unsafe after a tree destroyed its chimney and damaged the electrical system.
Posted inCommunity News, Life & Culture, News
Burning Christmas trees light up Old Orchard Beach for New Year’s
As the trees burned, those gathered balanced anxieties over the future with dreams of a bright new year: sharing goals of growth, health and better relationships in 2025.
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Remembering notable Mainers who died in 2024
The well-known Mainers who died this year include authors and artists, entrepreneurs and educators, photographers and philanthropists.
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Shots fired through front door of South Portland home
A shooting at the Redbank Village apartment complex left holes in the front door and bullets lodged in a living room wall.
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Gov. Mills orders flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of Jimmy Carter
U.S. and Maine state flags will be lowered through Jan. 28 to honor the late former president, who died Sunday at 100.