A group of firearms advocates filed a lawsuit challenging the 3-day waiting period in November, arguing that the new law violates the U.S. Constitution.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Riverview patient sentenced on child porn charge in Augusta
Paul Orchard, 43, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for possession of sexually explicit video of a child under 12 years old. In 2014 he was found not criminally responsible for sexually assaulting and killing his mother-in-law in front of his 6-year-old daughter in Peru.
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Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine lawmakers move to restrict — but not ban — vague placeholder bills
A proposal informally endorsed by legislative leaders Monday would require the complete text of a bill to be publicly available online at least two days before a public hearing is held or the bill would die.
Posted inMaine, News, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Rumford mill, town still probing Dec. 10 brown snow event
ND Paper said an operational issue resulted in equipment venting “black liquor” into the air outside.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine economic development commissioner steps down
Heather Johnson’s last day will be March 1.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Supporters of a Maine voter ID law hand in signatures to force referendum
Organizers of the petition drive pointed to the more than 170,000 signatures they’ve collected as evidence of support for a voter ID law, but Secretary of State Shenna Bellows raised concerns with various aspects of their proposal.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal, The Rangeley Highlander
Rangeley camp heavily damaged by fire
The owner had been trying to thaw frozen pipes Saturday when the fire started on Russell Cove Circle.
Posted inMaine
Public attorneys could soon represent Maine parents in child protection cases
The new Parents Counsel Division launches as Maine’s child protective system is in crisis.
Posted inNation / World
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces his resignation
Opposition parties planned to topple the Liberal Party in a no-confidence vote when Parliament resumes, so a spring election was almost assured.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
Biden inks Social Security bill in rare public signing ceremony
The Social Security Fairness Act will boost payments to more than 2.5 million retirees.