Bangor Daily News Bows To Pressure, Rescinds Concealed Weapons Permit Requests
February 15, 2013 It doesn't look like protesters will need to return to the Bangor Daily News this afternoon as they had planned.
Paul Lepage
Paul Lepage
February 15, 2013
BDN Wants to Know If You Have a Concealed Weapons Permit [POLL]
The Bangor Daily News has submitted letters to area police departments under the Maine Freedom of Access Act requesting the names, addresses and dates of birth of concealed weapons permit holders.
Meanwhile, Gov. Paul LePage said in a statement that he feared the request "will incite fear among gun owners and non-gun owners alike regarding their safety."
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