Maine Sen. Susan Collins says she’s working on a bill that would prevent people on the no-fly list from getting guns, but it’s unclear whether it will even come to a vote.
June 2016
GOLF NOTEBOOK: Ex-Maine Open participant Mike Van Sickle competing at U.S. Open
Golfer was close to breaking course record at Augusta CC before rain spoiled effort.
Gardiner man pleads guilty to federal wire fraud charges
Ervin Morrison III promised customers goods and services, took deposits and never delivered, according to court documents.
Maine Instrument Flight to mark 70 years in Augusta
The company also will celebrate the completion of a new state-of-the-art jet hangar at a Saturday celebration.
Belgrade officials move into new Town Office on Route 27
The new building opens for business on Monday morning and an open house is set for 9 a.m. to noon June 25.
In Orlando, Obama calls for healing, meets with families
The president’s call for solidarity and empathy stands in contrast to the roiling political debate in Washington and the campaign trail that has sprung up since the attack.
Litchfield voters to consider reduced town budget Saturday
Amid school budget and selectmen uncertainty, the budget proposal is down 3.2 percent from this year.
Fort Halifax Days to return to Winslow on Saturday
The event at Fort Halifax Park will feature historical re-enactors and a band, as well as food and craft vendors, and is aimed at raising awareness of the area’s history.
Gabriel Byrne to be honored at Maine International Film Festival
Byrne will receive the Mid-Life Achievement Award after a screening of “The Usual Suspects” on July 15 during the 10-day Waterville film festival.
WGAN co-host Mike Violette leaves Portland station after more than 12 years
Station officials aren’t saying yet who might replace him, but an announcement about the station’s new morning line-up will be made on-air at 5 p.m. Friday.