Maine’s new red flag law, which was approved by voters in November, is set to take effect next month, offering a new way to temporarily remove guns from people who appear to be suicidal or pose a risk ...

8 Investigates is taking a closer look at how Maine’s red flag law is working in practice.

An error has occurred. Please try again. With a Centralmaine.com subscription, you can gift 5 articles each month. It looks like you do not have any active ...

PORTLAND, Maine — Two years after the deadliest mass shooting in state history, Maine residents voted Tuesday to make it easier for family members to petition a court to restrict a potentially ...

A campaign sign against Question 2 on the November 2025 ballot argues that passing a red flag law would make Maine less safe. (Photo by Lauren McCauley/ Maine Morning Star) If voters approve Question ...

Maine voters have decided to expand the ways to temporarily confiscate firearms from someone deemed a threat, backing a referendum Tuesday to establish a so-called red flag law on top of the state’s ...