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A Canadian man shot and killed 22 people. Three of his guns came from Maine.

by Gillian Graham May 8, 2022May 8, 2022

The Canadian Mass Casualty Commission, charged with examining the shooting, released a detailed firearms report last week.

Local & State

Waterville police investigate drive-by shooting of man and woman early Saturday

by Amy Calder April 30, 2022May 2, 2022

A man and woman from Unity told Waterville police that they were each shot in the leg while in their vehicle near Kennedy Memorial Drive after they fled The Concourse following an altercation and assault with two males.

Times Record

Wiscasset woman gets probation for illegally purchasing firearm

by The Times Record January 19, 2022

Laura Love, 44, of Wiscasset was sentenced to three years of probation for illegally purchasing a firearm, U.S. Attorney Darcie N. McElwee announced on Wednesday. Love, formerly of the Augusta area, purchased a 9 mm pistol from a dealer in Windsor in April 2019. When completing the sale, Love filled out a Firearms Transaction Record […]

Times Record

Phippsburg man hospitalized after accidentally shooting himself in the foot

by Kathleen O'Brien October 18, 2021October 19, 2021

The man, 69, was brought to Maine Medical Center in Portland on Saturday morning and was in fair condition Monday afternoon.

Local & State, News

Maine gun safety law hindered by medical requirement

by Megan Gray August 9, 2021August 9, 2021

The legislation created a process for police to temporarily take firearms away from people who are in danger of hurting themselves or others.

Local & State

DA will review shooting of 2-year-old Waterville boy for potential criminal charges

by Amy Calder January 21, 2021January 22, 2021

District Attorney Maeghan Maloney said Waterville police plan to forward information about the shooting of a 2-year-old boy in his home to her office once the investigation is complete, and her office will determine if there is adequate evidence to charge someone.

Local & State

Officials provide no update on 2-year-old shooting victim’s condition

by Amy Calder January 4, 2021January 5, 2021

The boy shot in the head Saturday morning in Waterville was listed in critical condition Sunday afternoon, but a hospital spokeswoman said Monday she had no information on a patient by that name.

Local & State, News, Politics

Maine joins federal lawsuit concerning 3-D printed guns

by Scott Thistle January 27, 2020January 27, 2020

The Maine Attorney General’s Office has joined 19 other states in challenging the Trump administration’s decision to allow the firearms to be regulated by the Department of Commerce rather than the State Department.