AUGUSTA, Maine — Authorities investigated a bomb threat at the home of Maine House Speaker Ryan Fecteau this week, according to his office.

Law enforcement received the threat Thursday, claiming an explosive device was at Fecteau's home, a statement said. Local police, state police, and the FBI responded and determined there was no danger to his family or neighbors.

Fecteau, a Democrat from Biddeford, issued a statement Friday thanking law enforcement and condemning political violence.

"Political violence is an affront to democracy itself, shaking the belief that we all have the freedom to exchange ideas and debate without fearing for our safety," Fecteau said. "We must not – and I certainly do not – accept this division in America as normal or acceptable. It is neither."

The threat ca

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