A bill from Sen. Diane Feinstein of California incorporates old ideas, and would close loopholes and ban bump-fire stocks.
2017
Posted inNation & World
Girlfriend of Las Vegas gunman says she had no warning of attack
Marilou Danley was out of the country when Stephen Paddock carried out his rampage.
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Casinos, gambling were a big part of Las Vegas shooter’s life
Casino workers saw Stephen Paddock as a committed player who stayed for months at a time.
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Shooting renews debate on high-capacity magazines
Gun-control advocates say magazines that can store and feed 30, 50 or even 100 bullets into firearms increase the potential carnage of an attack
Posted inSports
On Baseball: Astros may be favored, but Red Sox have advantages in ALDS
Boston begins a best-of-five playoff series in Houston on Thursday.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Housing proposal at former Statler mill site elicits neighbors’ worries
Critics of the proposal who attended a meeting Monday cited the possibility of increased traffic, crime and other problems.
Posted inNation & World, News
Trio win Nobel for providing look at molecule
One expert called it ‘Google Earth for molecules.’
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News
Portland group sending medical supplies to aid Puerto Rican hurricane victims
Partners for World Health will ship two dozen pallets of bandages, surgical kits and other supplies that would otherwise be thrown out to San Juan this week.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Oak Hill QB Rawstron showing polish, poise as freshman starter
First-year player settling in as field general for Raiders offense.
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Activist attends Equifax CEO’s hearing dressed as ‘Monopoly man’
Sporting a tuxedo, an white mustache and a bulging bag of $100 bills, the member of a consumer-protection group says her goal was to photobomb Richard Smith as he testified.