The new law makes it easier for gun rights groups to keep cities from enforcing their firearms ordinances.
January 2015
Posted inNation & World
Hernandez jury pool questioned at length
Potential jurors fill out a 51-question form to gauge their views on pro football, tattoos, pot use and more.
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Posted inNation & World
Disgraced Virginia legislator wins back seat
Resigning his House seat after a sex scandal conviction, Joseph Morrissey campaigned from jail – and won.
Posted inBusiness, Lifestyle
For a man obsessed, red tape can’t block business plan to import Land Cruisers
A Mainer’s dream to import and sell the vehicles almost crashes when scraps of wood run afoul of customs rules – until a call to the powerful brings compromise.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Landlord in fatal Portland fire faces deadline to fix safety violations
Gregory Nisbet must fix the problems at 188 Dartmouth St. before an inspection Tuesday.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Waterville girls basketball drops MCI
Jordan Jabar had a 22-point, 12-rebound double-double in the 47-40 road victory.
Posted inGirls Basketball, Varsity Maine
Irving, Esty reach 1,000-point milestone
The Lawrence junior and the Rangeley senior shook off the nerves to eclipse the scoring mark.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Varsity Maine
Hall-Dale boys close out Mountain Valley
The Bulldogs dominated the fourth quarter to pull out a 63-53 win at home.
Posted inVarsity Maine
Maranacook girls outlast Winslow in defensive struggle
Christine Miller paced the Black Bears with a game-high 17 points in the 35-31 result.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Sports
Big second half gives Dirigo win over Madison
Derek LeBlanc scored 13 points for the Bulldogs in a 62-46 home loss to the Cougars.