U.S. Rep. Jared Golden is seeking a fourth term in Congress against state Rep. Austin Theriault, a former NASCAR driver who easily won the Republican primary after being endorsed by former President Donald Trump.
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Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
Farmington-based school board discusses student clothing on Second Amendment
The Regional School Unit 9 board of directors engaged in a tense discussion regarding wearing clothes that advocate the Second Amendment.
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Posted inOpinion, Perspective
Six charts show key role firearms makers play in America’s gun culture
A closer look at firearms sales reveals some interesting trends that should be part of America’s ongoing conversation about the root causes of gun violence.
Posted inNation / World
U.S. Supreme Court to take up right to carry gun for self-defense
The justices said Monday they will review a lower-court ruling that upheld New York’s restrictive gun permit law.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine House rejects ‘stand your ground’ bill backed by gun rights advocates
The 78-57 vote falls largely along party lines, with Republicans supporting the measure and Democrats opposing it.
Posted inLocal Sports, sj-web
Outdoors in Maine: Second Amendment remains necessary
If you have followed national issues at all, you may have learned somewhere along the way that even the hallowed U.S. Supreme Court Justices are not immune to all of the foibles, personal biases and character flaws that are the hallmark of the human condition. It is for this reason that our way of life […]
Posted inNation / World, sj-web
Retired Supreme Court justice urges repeal of Second Amendment
WASHINGTON (AP) — Retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens is calling for the repeal of the Second Amendment to allow for significant gun control legislation. The 97-year-old Stevens says in an essay on The New York Times website that repeal would weaken the National Rifle Association’s ability to “block constructive gun control legislation.” Stevens […]
Posted inLetters, sj-web
The founders' intent
This is in response to J. Bruce McKinley’s letter, “Form a ‘well organized militia’” (March 14). McKinley’s position rests on what the Founding Father’s meant by “state.” According to McKinley, “state” is a synonym for “nation.” That is wrong, of course, as doing so alters the purpose and intent of the Second Amendment. After the […]
Posted inLetters, sj-web
Form a 'well organized militia'
A solution to the gun crisis in this country can be found in the U.S. Constitution. The Second Amendment states: “A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.” This is a conditional statement, in that non-infringement […]
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We need gun policy action now
In the wake of the latest mass shooting, I found myself in an unfortunately familiar place in which tears poured from a reservoir of pain and empathy for those whose lives were torn apart. But my sorrow quickly turned into anger and frustration over the back and forth debate on this topic that has divided […]