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Police and Courts

Inside Maine’s 1st uses of its new ‘red flag’ law

by Marie Weidmayer April 6, 2026April 6, 2026

Police requested an extreme risk protection order for a 60-year-old Oxford County man they said was a threat to his community.

State

Maine’s ‘red flag’ gun law set to take effect

by CBS 13 February 16, 2026February 16, 2026

Letter: We’ve now seen how the Trump administration views the Second Amendment

by Opinion Contributor January 30, 2026January 29, 2026

Letter: BDN wrong on gun violence

by Opinion Contributor December 31, 2025December 30, 2025

Opinion Contributor

I helped develop Maine’s yellow flag law as a police chief. I’m voting yes on Question 2.

by Opinion Contributor October 31, 2025October 31, 2025

Letter: Vote yes on Question 2 for Maine families

by Opinion Contributor October 31, 2025October 30, 2025

Letter: I’m a hunter and doctor voting yes on Question 2

by Opinion Contributor October 30, 2025October 29, 2025

Maine students reject voter ID and back ‘red flag’ law in mock election

by Christopher Burns October 29, 2025October 29, 2025

Opinion Contributor

Maine’s yellow flag law failed my family. Vote yes on Question 2.

by Opinion Contributor October 29, 2025October 29, 2025

Letter: Red flag law will help reduce risk of harm

by Opinion Contributor October 28, 2025October 27, 2025

Opinion Contributor

I’m a career cop, gun owner, and Republican. I’m voting yes on Question 2.

by Opinion Contributor October 23, 2025October 22, 2025

A guide to the voter ID and red flag referendums on the Maine ballot

by Billy Kobin October 23, 2025October 23, 2025

Letter: Vote yes on Question 2 to save lives

by Opinion Contributor October 21, 2025October 20, 2025

Letter: Vote yes on Question 2 to reduce gun violence

by Opinion Contributor October 18, 2025October 17, 2025

Opinion Contributor

I was in the ER on the night of Lewiston. I’m voting yes on Question 2.

by Opinion Contributor October 18, 2025October 17, 2025

Reject voting restrictions and give families more options to stop gun violence

by The BDN Editorial Board October 17, 2025October 16, 2025

Letter: A red flag law can reduce suicide risk

by Opinion Contributor October 15, 2025October 14, 2025

Letter: Vote yes on Question 2 to protect our children

by Opinion Contributor October 11, 2025October 10, 2025

Opinion Contributor

If mental health is the concern, vote yes on Question 2

by Opinion Contributor October 3, 2025October 3, 2025

Opinion Contributor

Maine doesn’t need a dangerous red flag law

by Opinion Contributor September 30, 2025October 1, 2025