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Maine woman pleads guilty to arming felon in police shootout

by Chris Eger

A South Paris woman pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court for her part in buying a handgun for a probationer later killed while using it against police officers the next day.

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Heirloom ‘found’ sawn-off shotgun finds its way to museum

by Chris Eger

When he was 18-years old, Bill Lessard stumbled across a chopped-down SXS while doing construction at an old shirt factory in Maine. Now, a half-century later, he is bringing it back home.

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High court takes up challenge on gun possession case

by Chris Eger

In conference last Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court chose to hear the case of two Maine men seeking to overturn gun convictions following domestic violence charges.

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