U.S. Rep. Jared Golden is seeking a fourth term in Congress against state Rep. Austin Theriault, a former NASCAR driver who easily won the Republican primary after being endorsed by former President Donald Trump.
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Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Hubbard C. Goodrich: The Second Amendment, revisited
To safeguard the colony, male settlers of a certain age in Massachusetts and Virginia were required to arm themselves and partake in militia training. This practice was followed eventually by all colonies. However, legislative measures were enacted to restrict arms possession and militia participation irregularly to certain demographics, which included Indians, indentured servants, slaves and […]
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Crack down on criminals, not on gun ownership
Maine lawmakers reject gun control bills because they understand the impact they could have on their constituents.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: The times have changed. Our gun laws must change with them.
As a teenager, I willingly handed over a firearm I’d created for fun when I found out that owning it was a federal offense. Why can’t we restrict the most deadly weapon of our own era?
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Putting more guns on the street was a choice
Congress could have restricted the gun supply after the Sandy Hook massacre in 2012, but instead they let the same thing happen again.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Gun safes would save lives
A near-tragedy in Bath shows that a loaded gun should never be kept where a child could find it.
Posted inNation & World
U.S. Supreme Court to take up right to carry gun for self-defense
The justices said Monday they will review a lower-court ruling that upheld New York’s restrictive gun permit law.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: What a Justice Barrett might mean for the Second Amendment
Her ascension will likely shift the balance toward loosening gun limits – which could move the country in the wrong direction.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Extremist plot to kidnap Michigan’s governor should worry us all
The threat of terrorism originating inside the United States – whether by groups or ‘lone wolves’ – has been overlooked.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Sportsman’s Alliance director: Mainers’ health, safety focus of decision to keep gun shops open
They are small businesses that can easily implement policies meant to prevent the spread of COVID.