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PublishedOctober 30, 2016
How Maine became a source of ‘crime guns’ in other states
Question 3: Initiative's advocates say a lack of background checks on private sales fuels illicit trafficking.
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PublishedOctober 12, 2016
At rally, Gabby Giffords urges Mainers to ‘be courageous’ on gun background checks
The former Arizona congresswoman, a shooting victim who became a national figure in the debate over gun control, appears in Portland to support Question 3 on the November ballot.
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PublishedOctober 11, 2016
Wardens raise concerns about gun-sales background check proposal
The Maine Warden Service says ballot Question 3 could be difficult or impossible to enforce, as supporters and opponents launch ads and announce endorsements.
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PublishedOctober 9, 2016
Maine’s booming private gun market at heart of ballot question
Question 3 supporters say regulating private gun sales will keep weapons out of the hands of criminals, but critics dismiss it as an ineffective, 'feel-good' measure.
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PublishedSeptember 27, 2016
Most Mainers favor background checks on gun sales, poll shows
The measure enjoys strong support among women, Democrats and southern Maine residents, but opponents say it's unnecessary.
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PublishedSeptember 14, 2016
Both sides of gun sales referendum gear up for tough, costly campaign over background checks
Backers of ballot Question 3 to expand the requirement to most private sales are being helped by a Michael Bloomberg group, while opponents are getting assistance from the NRA.
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PublishedSeptember 14, 2016
Both sides of gun sales referendum gear up for tough, costly campaign over background checks
Backers of ballot Question 3 to expand the requirement to most private sales are being helped by a Michael Bloomberg group, while opponents are getting assistance from the NRA.
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PublishedAugust 22, 2016
Gun found by kids near South Portland playground was stolen from car
The gun was found Sunday by three young girls playing in the Redbank neighborhood.
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PublishedJuly 27, 2016
Study looks at legal gun ownership and crime
Lawful owners commit under 20 percent of gun crimes but many don't report stolen firearms.
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PublishedJuly 15, 2016
Philadelphia conducting experiment to save gunshot victims
The counterintuitive approach could test long-held beliefs and change practices at trauma centers across the country.
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