Local & State
Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
It’s unusual for a mass shooter not to be found right away — dead or alive
In most of the other mass killings in the U.S., the suspect was either quickly apprehended or laid dead among the victims.
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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News, Times Record
Maine Deaf community reeling after 4 friends killed in Lewiston shootings
Joshua Seal, Billy Brackett, Steve Vozzella and Bryan MacFarlane were killed while playing in a cornhole tournament at Schemengees Bar & Grille in Lewiston.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Week In Photos Oct. 20-27, 2023
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
Posted inAmy Calder, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Reporting Aside: Waterville buggy was a reminder to take foot off the gas, find a slower pace
An Amish man directed his horse and buggy through Waterville traffic this week while on the way to Home Depot, and his journey was a lesson on the importance of slowing down, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Victims’ families recount grueling hours of not knowing
Many families of the 18 victims tried in vain to get information on their loved ones as news of Wednesday night’s shooting broke, waiting as long as 17 hours for information.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
‘It’s over’: Body of mass shooting suspect found, ending dayslong manhunt in Maine
Public Safety Commissioner Michael Sauschuck said Robert Card’s body was found in Lisbon around 7:45 p.m. Friday. He confirmed that the man, accused of killing 18 people and injuring 13 others, died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Posted inLocal & State
Jay authorizes sale of Sewer Department pumps, pipes that are no longer needed
The Select Board also gave the sewer superintendent permission to use a maximum $15,000 from the department’s capital reserve to buy a used vehicle. Livermore Falls will also weigh in on the purchase.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State
Church leaders hold prayer vigil for Mainers affected by Lewiston shooting
Almost 500 people signed up for Thursday night’s Zoom vigil for the 18 people killed and 13 injured in Wednesday’s violence.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State
Mental health impacts from the Lewiston mass shooting likely to simmer
Counselors say feelings will be heightened and more services will be needed once all the victims are identified and the suspect is caught.