Law enforcement agencies used the law to remove guns from a person 36 times since the Lewiston shootings last month, marking a significant increase over the previous 10 months.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Douglas Rooks: A shadow over gun debate in Maine Legislature
There’s no question the Legislature will begin the 2024 session in a tough place. The majority in both chambers have longstanding disagreements with their fellow Democrat, Gov. Janet Mills, over a number of issues, including firearms safety. The Lewiston massacre on Oct. 25 demands a state response, but what that response should be is uncertain, […]
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Posted inLocal & State
Fred, the dog who helped a Maine combat veteran ‘live again,’ dies of cancer
Craig Grossi found Fred in war-torn Afghanistan and wrote 2 books about how the dog helped him gain control of his life, making the pair in-demand public speakers and Fred a social media star.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Too many young Mainers are getting addicted to tobacco
What we’re battling now is kids who are fully addicted. This is not social smoking.
Posted inOn this date
Nov. 30, 1999: Gov. King makes case to replace Augusta Mental Health Institute, Gardiner downtown merchants grumble about parking, and an HIV worker ‘sparkles’ as a Dayspring worker
Visit Centralmaine.com/archive to view nearly 200 years’ worth of history at your fingertips.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: While patients wait in ‘psych hallways,’ Maine limits bed supply
Onerous regulatory requirements have a chilling effect on investment. Let’s change that.
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Michael David Smith
AUGUSTA – Michael David (Mike) Smith passed away Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, at the Maine Veteran’s Home, with his wife, Maura …
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Obituary: Richard A. “Dick” Luettich
SKIDAWAY ISLAND, Ga. – Richard A. Luettich, “Dick”, 93, of Skidaway Island, Ga., died peacefully at Carteret Landing Assisted Living in …
Posted inDeath Notices
Death Notice: Michael David Smith
Smith, Michael David “Mike” in Augusta, Nov. 25, 2023. Service, Dec. 11, 1 p.m., Maine Veterans Cemetery, Augusta. Celebration of Life …