Similar bills restricting untraceable firearms have failed in the Democratic-controlled Legislature, but the political ground has shifted since last year’s mass shooting in Lewiston.
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Four more men plead not guilty to assault charges in Morrill’s Corner shooting
The men are accused of being involved in a fight between 2 rival motorcycle clubs in Portland this summer.
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Donald Trump named Time magazine’s Person of the Year
The president-elect rang in the honor at the New York Stock Exchange. It’s the second time he’s been given the recognition by the magazine.
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Storm knocks out power to tens of thousands across Maine
Wind gusts of 40 to 60 mph led to power outages in central and eastern Maine, but there was less flooding than anticipated from Wednesday’s storm.
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Biden commutes roughly 1,500 sentences, a record for one day
The president is under pressure to pardon broad swaths of people ahead of the incoming Trump administration.
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Maine reproductive health providers seek $6 million ahead of Trump term
Planned Parenthood and Maine Family Planning will ask the state for funding to support non-abortion services such as primary care, screenings and birth control.
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Maine’s illegal cannabis grow houses are being refurbished, relisted and sold
More than 30 of the properties appear to be back on the market amid a law enforcement crackdown this year.
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$17 million awarded to promote forest sustainability, carbon storage in Maine
Grants awarded by the U.S. Forest Service will pay for private landowners to adopt climate-friendly forestry practices and conserve old-growth forests for carbon storage and help the Penobscot Nation enter carbon market.
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Parents send their gratitude to Toy Fund donors
Parents share their heartfelt gratitude to all those who helped give their children a bit of joy for the holidays.
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Police investigating drive-by shooting in Westbrook
No one was injured in the shooting that took place Sunday evening.