Maine has recently made headlines due to a series of significant events. These include the aftermath of the state's deadliest mass shooting, where gun control measures were proposed by Democrats following the tragedy. Additionally, power restoration efforts have been ongoing in Maine and New Hampshire after a powerful spring storm left over 100,000 homes and businesses without electricity. Furthermore, a former Army reservist, Robert Card, carried out the state's deadliest mass shooting, resulting in 18 fatalities and 13 injuries before he died by suicide.
Maine, the northernmost state in the Northeastern United States, is known for its rugged coastline, maritime history, and picturesque landscapes. It is the 12th smallest state by area, the 9th least populous, and the 13th least densely populated in the U.S. Located in New England, Maine is bordered by New Hampshire and the Atlantic Ocean. The state's economy is driven by industries such as tourism, agriculture, fishing, and forestry. Maine is also renowned for its lobster industry, with the state being one of the largest producers of lobsters in the U.S. Additionally, Maine's natural beauty, including Acadia National Park, attracts visitors from around the world.
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Democratic Gov. Janet Mills on Friday signed off on a suite of gun safety legislation approved by lawmakers after the deadliest mass shooting in state history, expanding background checks for private sales of weapons, bolstering the state’s “yellow fl
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Federal law enforcement officials have brought charges against a man accused of creating an illicit marijuana-growing operation off the beaten path in rural Maine
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Some public school teachers could gain new powers to bring concealed guns into Tennessee schools
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Recent US immigrants are more likely than native-born Americans to have a college degree. But they're less likely to have finished high school.
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The next eclipse won't come for 20 years, so people are shelling out for lodging and activities in the path of totality.
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Power restoration efforts in Maine and New Hampshire have entered yet another day as more than 100,000 homes and businesses remain in the dark several days after a powerful spring storm
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Former president pushed for Republicans in the state to change electoral voting system to method that would have helped him
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Heavy rain and quarter-sized hail fell in Southern California as the National Weather Service predicted lightning and wind gusts approaching 60 mph in the mountain area Sunday
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On April 8, parts of 13 U.S. states, Mexico and Canada will plunge into midday darkness. Miss this spectacle and you’ll have to wait till 2044 for the next one so close to home.
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A Maine sergeant who has been criticized by an investigatory panel for his handling of a report about a man who later carried out a mass shooting is running for sheriff
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Analysis shows alarming prevalence of harmful fishing methods thought to ‘destroy whole ecosystems’
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A report from the University of Auckland brain bank has found Stage 2 CTE in the brain of the former Blues scrum-half Billy Guyton, who died in 2023
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The man was restrained with plastic ‘flex cuffs’ after becoming aggresive
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Maine Democrats propose gun control measures, including a 72-hour waiting period for most gun purchases, following the state's deadliest shooting.
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The family that had wanted to build the world’s tallest flagpole in rural eastern Maine has agreed to pay a $250,000 penalty for construction of more than 50 cabins without obtaining environmental permits from the state.
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The Can-Am Crown International Sled Dog Race has been cancelled due to a lack of snow and unsafe trail conditions.
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New York City marks the anniversary of the 1993 World Trade Center bombing with memorial events including a Mass and a ceremony at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum
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Wind farm projects in Ukraine, Scotland, and Massachusetts are advancing, with the potential to generate significant clean energy and reduce carbon emissions.
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Former Army reservist Robert Card warned of potential violence before carrying out Maine's deadliest mass shooting, killing 18 people and wounding 13 before dying by suicide.
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The independent commission investigating the deadliest shooting in Maine history was granted subpoena power to compel witnesses to testify or produce documents.