Tag: Maines

Maine’s deadliest shooting spurs additional gun control proposals

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) – Democrats in the Maine Legislature unveiled sweeping gun violence measures on Wednesday including a 72-hour waiting period for most gun purchases, adding to firearm bills and mental health spending already proposed by the governor after the deadliest shooting in the state history. Senate President Troy Jackson said lawmakers are not interested […]

Maine’s deadliest shooting propels homicides to new high

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The deadliest mass shooting in Maine history propelled homicides to a new high in the state in 2023, hitting at least 50 to shatter the previous record as the end of the year approaches, officials said. Eighteen people were killed and 13 injured in the Oct. 25 shootings in Lewiston, a […]