Phippsburg man hospitalized after accidentally shooting himself in the foot

The man, 69, was brought to Maine Medical Center in Portland on Saturday morning and was in fair condition Monday afternoon.

Maine gun safety law hindered by medical requirement

The legislation created a process for police to temporarily take firearms away from people who are in danger of hurting themselves or others.

District attorney to review case about the shooting of Waterville toddler

District Attorney Maeghan Maloney said Waterville police plan to forward information about the shooting of a 2-year-old boy in his home to her office once the investigation is complete, and her office will determine if there is adequate evidence to charge someone.

Officials provide no update on 2-year-old shooting victim’s condition

The boy shot in the head Saturday morning in Waterville was listed in critical condition Sunday afternoon, but a hospital spokeswoman said Monday she had no information on a patient by that name.

Maine joins federal lawsuit concerning 3-D printed guns

The Maine Attorney General's Office has joined 19 other states in challenging the Trump administration's decision to allow the firearms to be regulated by the Department of Commerce rather than the State Department.

Man tried to enter Portland courthouse with 2 loaded handguns, officers say

Michael N. Noble, 46, of Gray faces two counts of unauthorized possession of a firearm in a courthouse, News Center Maine reports.

Maine House kills bill to require background checks for private gun sales

The measure would have required private gun sellers to obtain background checks on buyers from federally licensed firearms dealers.

Maine House rejects ‘stand your ground’ bill backed by gun rights advocates

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

Dixfield teen charged in burglary

Felon shoots a video and a gun at Gray firing range, goes to prison