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Noah Stern-Rich’s May 11 op-ed (“Maine needs to get its act together on gun laws“) seems to imply that the more anti-gun laws, the better. We already have a federal background check that works. It would work even better if all local criminal records were tied into the federal system. As to red flag laws, […]

There’s so much going on these days it’s hard to make sense of it. I’m not sure we can as it changes from day to day, and maybe that’s part of the whole idea. In fact, I’m writing this letter on Earth Day, but that hardly seems a blip as the stock market has tanked […]

Experienced and beginner runners kept pace through clouds of color to connect people through play.

The spending plan, which would require a 5.3% increase in the schools portion of the property tax rate, advanced on a unanimous vote but still needs to be passed by voters.

As Maine lawmakers look to add gun storage laws to the books, we take a look at the best practices for safe firearm storage.

It's the third medal the gluten-free brewery has won in its first 18 months in business.

War crimes investigators need to continue building cases to haul offenders to justice.

For the first time in 15 years, the Casco Bay Island Transit District has approved a rate hike for cars going on the ferry to Peaks Island.

'Ralph Steadman: And Another Thing' showcases 149 original works, sketchbooks, personal photos and handwritten notes from the artist known for collaborating with Hunter S. Thompson.

The sushi and small plates venue is slated to open next spring in the former Elsmere BBQ space.