Tom Bell

Portland Press Herald

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Published
May 4, 2013

Boy arrested in latest Lewiston fire

A 12-year-old is the second to be charged with setting a major fire last week near the city’s downtown – and the number of homeless rises.
Published
April 29, 2013

Maine panel pares gun-control bills to five

The legislators are appraising proposals touching on concealed weapons and expanded background checks.
Published
April 29, 2013

Panel narrows its focus to five gun measures

A legislative panel tasked with more than 30 gun control bills is killing most of the bills and focusing its work on five of pieces of legislation, including one that would streamline the process of obtaining a concealed weapon permit.
Published
April 29, 2013

Panel seeks operator for Portland-to-Nova Scotia ferry

The province is offering $21 million to subsidize the service over seven years, beginning next year.
Published
April 27, 2013

Sportsmen’s leaders, old and new, embody Maine group’s growing rift

David Trahan’s hard line against gun control is in marked contrast with predecessor George Smith at the Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine.
Published
April 26, 2013

Paintball incident: a threat to Maine senator?

Vandalism is investigated at Dutremble’s home, following his key gun-control vote.
Published
April 16, 2013

Lawyers request probe of Gov. LePage

A LePage spokeswoman says he did nothing wrong in a meeting about unemployment benefits.
Published
April 11, 2013

Repeal of Maine gun permit law sought by dozens

No one testifies in favor of keeping the requirement for concealed weapons, but it’s still likely to remain.
Published
April 8, 2013

Budget woes force USM into new wave of layoffs

The School of Music is hit with big cuts, angering students, as officials try to save $5 million.
Published
April 7, 2013

Score of gun control bills go through Legislative paces this week

There will be public hearings all week, beginning Monday, on more than two dozen bills related to guns.