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Another View: Fossel is wrong – no one is trying to take away anyone’s firearms

by Gillyin Gatto Special to the Telegram April 12, 2020April 12, 2020

Gun shops should be closed during the pandemic, however, because people gather there.

by Peter Fromuth Special to the Telegram February 16, 2020February 15, 2020

Let’s meet Mainer to Mainer and discuss how to move ahead on state firearm restrictions that would reduce the danger to our kids.

by The Editorial Board January 21, 2020January 20, 2020

It’s becoming too common for passengers to show up at the Portland International Jetport with loaded guns they forgot they were carrying.

by Jim Fossel October 27, 2019October 26, 2019

Bills that would ban plastic straws and vaping could get a spot on the second session agenda alongside strict gun control legislation.

by David Trahan Special to the Press Herald August 23, 2019August 22, 2019

By passing L.D. 1811, the ‘yellow flag’ law, the state struck the right balance.

by Bonny Rodden Special to the Press Herald August 10, 2019August 9, 2019

Voters, politicians and religious leaders should all recognize and respond when political rhetoric goes too far.

by Jim Fossel July 7, 2019December 27, 2019

Maine Democrats know they can’t go all-in on every liberal position without losing voters – when will their national counterparts get this?

The 78-57 vote falls largely along party lines, with Republicans supporting the measure and Democrats opposing it.

Proposed legislation this year might allow municipalities discretion to prohibit weapons at such venues.

The Maine archivist recounts how the right to bear arms was abridged following a contentious gubernatorial election in 1879.