Maine's yellow flag law / Bangor City Council struggles / Houlton eclipse

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Here’s what we’re talking about in Maine today.

Maine’s yellow flag law works, say the police chiefs who rely on it

Maine’s yellow flag law is a more limited version of “red flag” laws in other states, which allows police to petition courts to confiscate guns from people.

PLUS: In a Nov. 2 letter to Army Inspector General Lt. Gen. Donna Martin, U.S. Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King called for a probe into how the Army handled concerns about Robert R. Card II.

What we know about Robert Card and Maine’s deadliest mass shooting

Since he was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, questions have swirled about his motivations, who he was, how police found him and why.

PLUS: An autopsy suggests that Robert R. Card II was alive for most of the police search for him.

How Joe Biden tried to comfort the victims of Lewiston’s mass shooting

Maine got a close look at the Democratic president playing a role as consoler in chief.

PLUS: All three patients still recovering at Central Maine Medical Center from the Oct. 27 mass shooting are now in stable condition.

Why Bangor City Council struggles to accomplish its biggest goals

The delays have ultimately hindered progress on developments that could help Bangor’s most pressing issues, such as homelessness and housing.

With less than 6 months to eclipse, Houlton focuses on what it can do for viewers

Three to four minutes of cosmic rarity promises to draw more than 20,000 of the curious to Houlton for the April 8, 2024, total solar eclipse.

Judge could dismiss Maine mother’s lawsuit against school for helping child transition

The lawsuit argues that Great Salt Bay Community School violated a parent’s constitutional right by concealing information about her teen’s transition.