The bill would require the armed services to utilize state laws, such as Maine’s yellow flag law, to disarm people who are a threat to themselves and others. It was introduced a little less than one year after the state’s deadliest mass shooting.
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A Maine man helped get the Defense Department to release detailed suicide data. He’s not satisfied.
Chris McGhee, a 20-year U.S. Air Force veteran-turned lawyer now living in Scarborough, said the report mandated as part of the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act does not do what the law says it was supposed to do.
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Sen. King honored by Wounded Warrior Project for work on veterans’ issues
The two-term senator from Maine is a member of both the Armed Services and Veterans’ Affairs committees.
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Paul LePage reemerges to support effort to oust Sen. Angus King
The former 2-term Republican governor will host a fundraising event next week, along with former U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin, in support of Demi Kouzounas, the former chair of the Maine Republican Party.
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In wake of Lewiston mass shooting, military implementing new policy to reduce blast-related brain injuries
Maine’s congressional delegation has been urging the Pentagon to adopt reforms since an Army reservist who had suffered brain damage from repeated blast exposures killed 18 people and injured 13 others last October.
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Maine home of Frances Perkins, first female Cabinet member, seeks national monument designation
An architect of New Deal measures like Social Security and the 40-hour work week, Perkins returned throughout her life to a home in Newcastle that had been in her family since the 1750s.
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Angus King, Chellie Pingree boycott Netanyahu’s speech to Congress
Pingree, Maine’s 1st District congresswoman, is one among the Democrats who have been critical of Israel’s invasion of Gaza. King, an independent, has consistently expressed concern about the impact of Israel’s assault on civilians.
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Maine’s congressional delegation calls for action after Army releases reports on Lewiston shooter
Sens. Collins and King, and Reps. Pingree and Golden urge the Department of Defense to follow recommendations for improving mental and behavioral health programs for soldiers.
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Rep. Jared Golden holds big fundraising lead over Republican challenger
Maine’s 2nd District incumbent has nearly $3.3 million in unspent campaign funds, while Austin Theriault has roughly $900,000 in cash on hand, according to new finance reports.
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Sen. Angus King formally announces reelection bid
The former 2-term governor, who is an Independent, is facing 3 challengers in a race that will be decided by ranked-choice voting.