Janet Mills says the dramatic increase in officer-involved shootings requires ‘a broader analysis.’
gun violence
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump cites suspect’s mental health, stays silent on guns
The president makes no mention of weapons in his response to the latest school massacre and, as usual, the Capitol is divided.
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Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Maine bill would allow guns to be carried in cars on school grounds
A similar bill was defeated last year, but supporters are making another effort to pass a measure that would require guns to be unloaded and in a locked container or rack.
Posted inNation & World, News
Three U.S. cities sue Defense Department over failures in gun-check system
The department must relay crime data on service members to curb mass shootings like the one last month in Texas, the cities say.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Remember victims’ families on 5th anniversary of Sandy Hook
They carry messages of reducing gun violence, eliminating bullying, enhancing mental health services and common-sense gun legislation.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Mass shootings reverberate only at the cash register
A new single-day record for federal gun background checks shows our reluctance to regulate deadly weapons.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: For gun owners, suicide prevention needs to be a collaborative effort
Why was the Maine Gun Safety Coalition’s director not allowed to give a speech on how the safe storage of firearms can prevent self-harm?
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Deputies responded to 21 calls involving California man who shot and killed 5
Police records detail an escalating feud between gunman Kevin Neal and his neighbors.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Suspect arrested after gunshot fired inside Augusta Walmart
Police say a ‘good Samaritan’ tried to disarm the man.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Reliance on gun ownership stands in for developing one’s character
Our vast reliance on owning guns is undermining our ability to truly develop as people.