King and Sen. Susan Collins, who both oppose a ban on assault weapons, defended their votes last week to protect access to guns for military veterans who are unable to manage their finances.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Edward Little High School student recovering at Massachusetts General Hospital
The baseball pitcher is expected to need several reconstructive surgeries after being shot at Just-In-Time Recreation on Wednesday night.
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Lewiston shooter was involved in ‘altercation’ at New Hampshire bakery outlet days before shooting
A manager of the bakery outlet, who declined to be identified Monday, said they didn’t know much about the incident but confirmed a verbal altercation had taken place.
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Trial of Portland man accused of killing girlfriend at Acadia National Park starts Wednesday
Raymond Lester is charged with intentional or knowing murder in the death of Nicole Mokeme in Winter Harbor in June 2022.
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Brunswick man, a new father, among Lewiston mass shooting victims
Billy Brackett, 48, was a married father who loved sports and didn’t let being deaf hold him back, his father said.
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Wilton man accused of selling crack cocaine to confidential informants
Drug agent arrested Dannial L. Reed, of 38 Weld Road, on charges of felony unlawful trafficking in scheduled drugs —namely cocaine base, which is commonly known as crack cocaine.
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Mills abruptly ends press conference on Lewiston shootings after questioning turns combative
Speaking at the State House on Monday afternoon, Gov. Janet Mills stopped short of calling for changes to state or federal gun laws.
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No major injuries reported on slick roads in northern Franklin County
State Route 4 in Rangeley had a quarter-inch of ice early Monday.
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Police identify 2 AR-style rifles, handgun as weapons linked to Lewiston mass shooting
A spokesperson for Maine State Police confirmed Monday that the gun found in Robert Card’s car on Wednesday night was an AR-10 style Ruger SFAR rifle, while officials confirmed a gun shop had declined in August to sell Card a firearm suppressor.
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Fairfield-area schools remain closed Monday after social media post draws concerns
School Administrative District 49 schools were closed Thursday and Friday following the deadly shooting in Lewiston, and remained closed Monday after a concerning message was posted over the weekend.