Democrats accuse their opponents of giving in to the NRA, while Republicans point to the opposing party’s ‘partisan agenda.’
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Commentary: How should Mainers deal with cultural divide over guns?
In rural Maine, guns are considered tools. But weapons acquired here can be put to deadly use elsewhere.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Cynthia Dill: The courage of her convictions
In speaking out on guns, Portland restaurant owner Anne Verrill put her money where her mouth is.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Gun violence demands public health approach
The CDC should be freed to fund research on evidence-based responses to a national crisis.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Sen. Susan Collins proposing compromise gun control measure
The proposal to prohibit gun sales to suspected terrorists on the ‘no fly’ list, and those on a ‘selectee’ list subject to additional airport screening, would affect about 2,500 Americans.
Posted inNation & World
People on terrorist watch list have great success buying guns
Gun-rights groups oppose denying citizens the right to have guns on the basis of their placement on a list that they say is broad and riddled with errors.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
M.D. Harmon: Law-abiding gun owners unfairly blamed in Islamic extremist’s Orlando attack
Calls for increased laws ignore the fact that existing controls didn’t stop the Florida perpetrator.
Posted inNation & World
Congress still stalemated on gun legislation
Maine Sen. Susan Collins says she’s working on a bill that would prevent people on the no-fly list from getting guns, but it’s unclear whether it will even come to a vote.
Posted inFood, Local & State, News
Maine restaurant owner tells assault rifle supporters: Take your business elsewhere
Anne Verrill, who owns Grace in Portland and Foreside Tavern in Falmouth, stands by her comments in the face of online criticism and unfavorable reviews of her restaurants.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Connecticut senator ends filibuster, claims progress on gun control
Sen. Chris Murphy evoked this week’s slaughter in Orlando and the 2012 massacre of children in his home state in his call for a vote on banning gun sales to suspected terrorists.