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Despite Parkland shooting, some big retailers sticking to their guns

by DEE-ANN DURBIN Associated Press March 13, 2018March 13, 2018

Outdoor stores like Cabela’s and Bass Pro Shops probably figure they can’t afford to alienate their base, an expert says.

Op-eds, Opinion

Maine’s House speaker: As young people press for action on gun violence, we are listening

by Sara Gideon Special to the Press Herald March 13, 2018March 12, 2018

Lawmakers, why are our kids braver when they go into school than we are when we cast our votes?

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: Student protests give democracy a needed boost

by The Editorial Board March 11, 2018March 10, 2018

Young people expect government to function as it’s supposed to be, not how it has become.

Nation & World

Trump raises concerns over video game violence, despite lack of evidence

by catherine lucey associated press March 9, 2018March 9, 2018

In a meeting Thursday with members of the video game industry and its critics, he suggested that studies indicate a correlation between violence in games and real life, although there is no evidence.

Nation & World

Florida governor signs new gun limits in wake of Parkland massacre

by CURT ANDERSON, BRENDAN FARRINGTON and GARY FINEOUT Associated Press March 9, 2018March 9, 2018

Various aspects of the $400 million school safety bill were opposed by the NRA and the teachers’ union.

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: An open letter to those who don’t walk into a high school every morning

by Emma Hargreaves Special to the Press Herald March 9, 2018March 9, 2018

America’s youth are afraid because we have seen too many yearbook photos beside condolence messages.

Nation & World

Despite lack of evidence, Trump links video games to gun violence

by catherine lucey associated press March 8, 2018March 8, 2018

Decades of research have found no link between gun violence and graphic violence in movies or video games, but Trump is bringing together industry representatives and their critics to discuss the possiblity.