The bill is the first piece of gun safety legislation to receive a committee vote since the Oct. 25 shootings in Lewiston that killed 18 people and wounded 13.
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Maine judge puts Trump ballot access case on hold while Supreme Court case is pending
The nation’s high court soon will consider an appeal in a similar case in Colorado and that decision is widely expected to determine the outcome in Maine, too.
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Historic gas pump taken out in snowy crash at Dresden Take Out
It could take up to five weeks to get gas flowing again at the popular gas station and deli at 537 Gardiner Road, the business owner said.
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Harpswell fly-fishing expert publishes debut book at 62
‘A Full Net: Fishing Stories from Maine and Beyond’ was recently released by Yarmouth’s Islandport Press.
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Authorities seal details about slaying in Portland last week
Robert Lancaster, 49, is accused of killing David Hannauer at the Portland YMCA. He appeared in court Tuesday but police records detailing his arrest are still sealed.
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Gov. Mills asks Legislature to create new state office for immigrants
The Office of New Americans would help asylum seekers and other immigrants integrate into the workforce and community.
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Brunswick lawmaker’s bill to expand birth control coverage advances in Legislature
Democrat Rep. Poppy Arford’s bill would require state-regulated health insurance plans to cover over-the-counter contraceptives.
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Prosecutors deny claims by former Brunswick councilor charged in child porn case
Christopher Watkinson said the case was ‘proceeding toward dismissal’ until a new district attorney won a primary election.
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Hampden mail processing facility will stay open after Postal Service review
The federal agency told a major employees union in a letter last week that the facility in Hampden ‘will remain open and will be modernized.’
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Freeport Women’s Club hands out $1,000 student grant
The Freeport Women’s Club has awarded its annual Step-Up Grant of $1,000 to Anna Brown of Pownal. Brown, a graduate of Freeport High School, has a degree from Plymouth State University and is pursuing a master’s degree in mental health counseling from the same school. Brown has completed five of the 23 courses required, but […]