-
PublishedFebruary 10, 2024
Maine’s yellow flag law has been invoked nearly once a day since Lewiston mass shooting
Before the tragic events of Oct. 25, the process to take guns away from those who pose a threat had been used infrequently. Some say reforms could make the law stronger.
-
PublishedFebruary 8, 2024
Lewiston, Lisbon police face tough questions about mass shooting response
The fourth hearing by the commission investigating the shooting focuses largely on the struggle to quickly organize a unified search for the killer in the face of dozens of false tips and red herrings.
-
PublishedFebruary 8, 2024
Legislature approves subpoena power for Lewiston mass shooting commission
The emergency measure cleared the House of Representatives and the Senate Thursday morning, and now faces procedural votes before going to the governor for signature.
-
PublishedFebruary 7, 2024
Lewiston, Lisbon police to testify before shooting commission Thursday
It will be the fourth time the body has convened since its formation last fall, and the third day of public testimony.
-
PublishedFebruary 6, 2024
Lawmakers receive active shooter training after Lewiston shooting, State House threats
The first-of-its kind training will be supplemented by increased security in the Burton Cross Office building next to the State House and a new mobile phone app to send alerts about threats in the Capitol complex.
-
PublishedFebruary 6, 2024
The root causes of police shootings in Maine are familiar. ‘Only the names change.’
Maine's deadly force review panel reiterated its longstanding call for improved mental health resources and recommended strengthening the state's protective custody and yellow flag laws.
-
PublishedFebruary 1, 2024
Maine Republicans oppose background checks for private gun sales
The governor's office said Republicans mischaracterized the background check proposal and incorrectly stoked fear that it would lead to a registry of firearm owners.
-
PublishedFebruary 1, 2024
Victims’ families share anger, heartbreak with panel investigating Lewiston mass shooting
In an emotional hearing Thursday, family members of victims killed on Oct. 25 recall their loved ones and the trauma they still live with.
-
PublishedFebruary 1, 2024
Why didn’t Sagadahoc deputies charge Lewiston gunman with terrorizing?
That question was a key moment in a hearing last week before the governor's commission investigating the mass shooting. Police say that even though Robert Card had threatened to commit a mass shooting, it wasn't enough to bring him into custody.
-
PublishedFebruary 1, 2024
Gun legislation proposals mark a shift for Mills spurred by Lewiston mass shooting
The governor previously opposed background checks for private gun sales, but is now proposing a limited expansion in private advertised sales.
- ← Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 15
- 16
- 17
- 18
- 19
- …
- 38
- Next Page →