Police say an officer used AI to add the department's emblem to an evidence photo—sparking confusion, criticism, and a ...

A proposal unveiled Tuesday for a competing measure on the November ballot would make changes to the existing yellow flag law ...

Maine lawmakers passed a “yellow flag” law that requires police to seek a medical evaluation for anyone believed to be a threat before taking their guns away. Skip Navigation.

Republicans are asking for a public hearing on their competing plan. Maine voters will decide this fall whether to enact a ...

Under a “red flag” law, the Maine Gun Safety Coalition says both family members and law enforcement have more tools to intervene quickly before a crisis becomes a tragedy.

Republican lawmakers push a last-minute yellow flag proposal to counter the upcoming red flag law referendum. PORTLAND, Maine ...

Gov. Janet Mills endorsed a Republican lawmaker’s proposal that is also backed by gun-rights groups and competes with a “red ...

In a final burst of activity, state lawmakers closed out the 2025 legislative session this week by passing dozens of ...

Red flag laws were adopted in Florida and a dozen other states after the Parkland High School shootings in 2018. In Maine, Gov. Paul LePage vetoed the bill.

Maine’s yellow flag law places unnecessary obstacles in the way of swift action. It’s time to learn from mistakes of the past.

As Maine’s attorney general, she testified in support of a 2018 red flag proposal that would have allowed family members to directly petition a judge to remove a person’s guns.