No permit is needed for rifles or handguns, but gun dealers must keep a record of all sales.
Jessica Hall
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In Maine, November’s jobless rate dips slightly
Maine’s unemployment rate was 7.2 percent in November, down slightly from 7.4 percent in October and little changed from 7.1 percent one year ago. The rate has remained relatively flat since January, when the statewide unemployment rate stood at 7.0 percent, according the state Department of Labor. “There’s really not been much change at all. […]
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Old Navy Outlet to open in Freeport
The Old Navy Outlet is under construction and is scheduled to open by Memorial Day weekend.
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Maine unemployment down slightly in November
Maine’s unemployment rate was 7.2 percent in November, down from 7.4 percent in October.
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Sales of existing single-family homes soar in Maine
Realtors sell 1,058 homes in November and the median price inches up 1.92 percent to $172,250.
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Water main break puts downtown Portland in hot water
As a precaution against possible contamination, downtown residents were required to boil water before drinking from the tap on Wednesday.
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Hannaford pharmacy in Yarmouth burglarized
The supermarket remains open, but the pharmacy was closed to assist police in the investigation.
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Maine-based VIP to sell auto parts unit to O’Reilly
VIP Parts, Tires & Service will keep the tire and service components of its business.
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Owner seeks to sell rifle maker Bushmaster
It’s selling off its shares, and retailers stop selling guns like the one used at the Newtown school.
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Gun sales spike in Maine, across nation
Retailers say incidents like the massacre in Connecticut, as well as talk of new regulations, can spark a reaction by ‘the just-in-case buyers.’