Military gun violence / Heat pump rebates / Maine’s best porcupine

This law may have made it harder for the military to root out gun violence in its ranks

Repealing the law tucked years ago into the U.S. defense budget could prevent soldiers from killing themselves and others, a Pentagon committee found in February.

Lewiston shooting investigators ask Legislature for subpoena power

Gov. Janet Mills and Attorney General Aaron Frey said Monday they will immediately begin preparing legislation to grant the panel subpoena power.

Top Maine Democrat tries to rein in strict heat pump rebate rules

The proposal seek to roll back a rule that requires Mainers to disconnect furnaces and boilers to claim the largest heat pump incentives.

Pro-Hamas flyers found outside Bangor synagogue

The flyers’ appearance has escalated alongside antisemitic sentiment, which has increased nearly 400 percent across the U.S. since early October.

Check out some of the bachelors in Houlton Humane Society calendar

Johanna Johnston designed the photo pages to resemble a dating profile along with a short bio about each dude and adoptable animal.

4 picketing workers arrested at Woodland Pulp mill, union says

Woodland Pulp called police late Monday morning to allege that the workers were blocking trucks at the mill.

Friends and fans say goodbye to Maine’s best porcupine ever

Henry delighted with his friendly disposition, contented chirps and love of sweet potatoes that turned his substantial front teeth orange.

Atlantic salmon barrier removed from west branch of Pleasant River

The project to remove a 90-foot culvert and replace it with a bridge to open spawning grounds for Atlantic salmon and brook trout is complete.

Deer have built-in detection systems that make hunting a challenge 

“Experts differ on whether smell, hearing or vision, play the most prominent role in helping deer steer clear of predators, humans among them.”

Simple steps to keep home-raised chickens from being tough and stringy

With a little knowledge of basic biology and good animal husbandry, your homestead chickens will be plump and juicy.

Star-crossed lovers come to life in Bangor Symphony concert

Doomed lovers were the focus of the Bangor Symphony Orchestra’s extraordinarily fine concert Sunday at the Collins Center for the Arts in Orono.

In other Maine news …

MaineCare dental patients face long waits and drives for care

Former Bangor man sentenced in northern Maine drug conspiracy

Presque Isle man arrested for allegedly making Walmart bomb threat

16-year-old killed in Livermore crash

Physicians rally in Lewiston to demand action to reduce gun violence

Auburn police officer arrested for domestic assault

Michaels craft store is coming to Auburn

New York men convicted of conspiracy in fatal Rangeley robbery attempt

Gorham man busted operating 2nd meth lab in 6 months

Maine’s $1.3B Mega Millions winner sues the mother of his child

UMaine men’s hockey deserved better fate at Boston University