Jack Sawyer, 18, was living at a residential treatment facility in Morrill, near Belfast, and also was taking a class at York County Community College in Wells.
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Greg Kesich: Students need to stay mad long enough to replace policymakers
The young activists in Parkland, Florida, will have to meet the emotional intensity of gun owners.
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Posted inNation & World
Supreme Court dismisses challenge to California’s 10-day waiting period for gun buys
In the ruling, the court makes clear again that governments have broad power to restrict and regulate firearms.
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Shooting survivors undaunted as Florida lawmakers halt gun-ban bill
As young people who witnessed the Parkland massacre travel to confront legislators, the House prevents a hearing on an effort to ban assault rifles.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics, Schools and Education
Maine students joining national walkout after Florida shootings
Students from at least 5 Maine high schools are taking part in a student-driven movement to protest the gun violence that is claiming lives in schools.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
For Maine high school students, news of shootings now normal but anxiety arises
The mass shooting at a Florida school spawns an uneasy mixture of shock, resignation and, sometimes, suspicion among teenagers.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Maine schools prepare for the worst, but that’s no guarantee of safety
Officials have taken extensive measures to protect students from intruders in recent years, but each new U.S. shooting raises more fears and concerns.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Maine attorney general wants to find out why police deadly force is rising
Janet Mills says the dramatic increase in officer-involved shootings requires ‘a broader analysis.’
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump cites suspect’s mental health, stays silent on guns
The president makes no mention of weapons in his response to the latest school massacre and, as usual, the Capitol is divided.
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Maine bill would allow guns to be carried in cars on school grounds
A similar bill was defeated last year, but supporters are making another effort to pass a measure that would require guns to be unloaded and in a locked container or rack.