This is one loophole in efforts to block gun sales to the mentally ill

Analysis: In the 25 years since the federal background check system was implemented, about 77,000 applications for firearms purchases were denied because the applicant had an 'adjudicated mental health' issue.

Mills abruptly ends press conference on Lewiston shootings after questioning turns combative

Speaking at the State House on Monday afternoon, Gov. Janet Mills stopped short of calling for changes to state or federal gun laws.

Tom Caron: Lewiston-Edward Little football game could help a grieving community to heal

The annual Battle of the Bridge between the Blue Devils and the Red Eddies is scheduled for Wednesday evening, one week after the horrific mass shootings in Lewiston.

Police identify 2 AR-style rifles, handgun as weapons linked to Lewiston mass shooting

A spokesperson for Maine State Police confirmed Monday that the gun found in Robert Card's car on Wednesday night was an AR-10 style Ruger SFAR rifle, while officials confirmed a gun shop had declined in August to sell Card a firearm suppressor.

Photo Album: Somber and soggy memorials mark tragic scenes

Numerous bouquets of flowers and tributes to the victims of last week's fatal shootings are covered in Monday morning's raindrops.

Red flag law, which Maine rejected, seen as best tool to remove guns during a mental health crisis

The Lewiston shootings have renewed the debate over the state's less-restrictive yellow flag law.

Lewiston School Committee members hold emergency meeting to discuss reopening

There was discussion around how they can increase student safety in schools.

Lewiston schools plan reopening; parents feel like nothing will be the same

Lewiston public schools will reopen Tuesday. For the next three weeks, students will be released early on Wednesdays.

Lewiston vigil draws thousands to basilica to honor the slain

Speakers urge community to 'stick together' and stay strong after a gunman killed 18 people last week.

Photos: Grieving doesn’t stop Auburn trunk-or-treat event