WINDSOR — Local gun shops report a dramatic increase in sales recently, with many buyers concerned that President Barack Obama and Congress will begin to take away their ability to buy assault rifles and large ammunition clips in the wake of last week’s mass murder at a Connecticut elementary school.
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One year later, consumer fireworks safety misgivings prove largely unfounded
When the Maine Legislature legalized consumer fireworks nearly a year ago, many residents predicted the worst: devastating fires, mortal injuries and sleepless nights.
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SNAPSHOT: Cosmic Carolers
Connie Wing, left, and Eunice Dee clap for the Cosmic Carolers after they finished a song at the Hillside Terrace on Wednesday, in Hallowell. The group performs in the city’s annual Christmas parade and this is the eigth year that the Cosmic Carolers have performed at several assisted-living and nursing homes in Hallowell.
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SNAPSHOT: Holiday glow
People walk past the brightly decorated windows of Stacy’s Hallmark on Water Street in downtown Augusta on Tuesday.
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SNAPSHOT: Blind luck
Steve Swindells, right, of Smithfield and his son, Matt of Gardiner, return to their blind in Chelsea on Saturday, while waterfowl hunting at dawn on the Kennebec River. The men said they spotted flights of ducks and geese but didn’t harvest any birds.
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Search on in Kennebunkport for missing boat-building students
The young men were last seen at a gathering of friends on Wednesday night.
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Leagues poised to challenge NJ over sports betting
A judge agrees leagues can file suit because expanding legal sports betting to New Jersey would negatively affect perception of their games.
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Belfast businesswoman killed in crash
Ruth Holmes and her family operated Holmes Greenhouse and Florist Shop.
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NORAD trademarks Santa operation
The North American Aerospace Defense Command has trademarked NORAD Tracks Santa and licensed a private company to sell official T-shirts and other gear.
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Newtown in mourning inundated with gifts, money
More than $2.6 million in donations has poured into Newtown’s official memorial fund.