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Published
June 15, 2017

Dana Milbank: In wake of shootings, a divided House unites in sorrow, humanity

For the moment, there was at least a tacit recognition that the toxic, warring tone in the chamber should change.
Published
May 26, 2017

Study indicates states with strict gun laws have fewer fatal police shootings

The researchers believe police in those states are less likely to encounter people 'in circumstances where they shouldn't have a gun.'
Published
May 19, 2017

Rep. Cebra: Gun-free campuses are magnets for murderers

Even the most ardent gun control advocates would never put 'Gun-Free Zone' signs on their homes.
Published
May 3, 2017

Maine Voices: Bill to allow concealed weapons at public universities a dangerous idea

Research shows that guns on campuses will lead to more violence, including accidents and suicides.
Published
April 17, 2017

Bangor police identify suspect wanted in fatal shooting

Terrance Durel Sr., 36, of New Orleans was shot Sunday afternoon and later died, and police offer a reward for information leading to the arrest of Antoinne J. Bethea, 40, also known as 'Prince.'

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Published
March 24, 2017

Maine Voices: Bill to lower age for carrying concealed handgun is foolish and dangerous

Why mix firearms and the 18-to-20 age group already plagued by stresses, depression, suicide and substance abuse?
Published
January 8, 2017

Commentary: Numbers are deceiving when it comes to gun violence

Police officials and policy researchers believe that to address violent crime, the U.S. needs to track nonfatal shootings as well as homicides.
Published
December 20, 2016

Kathleen Parker: Execution would be too good a sentence for Dylann Roof

It's better to condemn the church gunman to a lifetime of suffering than to end his miserable life.
Published
December 19, 2016

Florida woman faces felony charges for sending death threats to Sandy Hook shooting victim’s parent

57-year-old Lucy Richards allegedly sent the death threats after being convinced that the shooting of 20 elementary school students was a conspiracy staged to erode support for gun rights.
Published
December 15, 2016

Poland gun shop owner says he sold shotgun used in Hebron slaying-suicide

Joe Cimino says he wouldn't have sold the gun to Daniel Randall if he'd known about Randall's recent stay at an alcohol recovery facility.