‘People want to understand this, want to make sense of it,’ one expert said. ‘But sometimes we can’t make sense.’
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Golden adds his voice to call for assault weapons ban as shootings reignite national debate
‘I will work with any colleague to get this done in the time that I have left in Congress,’ said the 2nd-District Democrat, who previously opposed a ban.
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Here’s what we know about the victims of Maine’s deadliest shooting
They were playing cornhole. They were bowling. They were enjoying being part of the crowd. Then a mass shooter walked through the door.
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Maine’s gun laws back in spotlight after deadliest shooting in state history
The state’s yellow flag law didn’t protect Maine residents this week, and it’s likely to be one focus of the gun control debate expected to dominate the next legislative session.
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‘In the Arena’ Ep. 3: Lewiston’s mass shootings; DHHS’s failures; the search for a House speaker
“In the Arena” is a podcast for Mainers interested in a deeper understanding of the political issues facing our state, featuring former TV anchor/reporter Pat Callaghan, former Republican state Sen. Phil Harriman and former Democratic Portland mayor Ethan Strimling. This week, on Episode 3 of “In The Arena,” Pat, Phil and Ethan discuss the mass […]
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Fire in Winthrop kills 2 dogs while owners were away
The Winthrop Ambulance Service attempted to revive the dogs at the Sturtevant Hill Road home Thursday afternoon, but the efforts were unsuccessful.
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Woman dies when car hits tree in Monmouth
The fatal crash happened near the intersection of U.S. Route 202 and Ouellette Lane, officials said.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Maine Crime
Lewiston shooting suspect a skilled marksman who struggled with mental health
Robert R. Card II, 40, recently started wearing powerful hearing aids but began hearing things like people “bashing” him, and he would “get mad” when he was told the voices were just in his head, according to his sister-in-law.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
How to reach police and where to turn for support
POLICE Maine State Police tip lines: 207-213-9526 or 207-509-9002 (or 911) Emergency police or medical help: 911 FBI online tip line for Lewiston shootings FINDING SUPPORT Nationwide confidential help line: 988 Maine crisis hotline: 1-888-568-1112 Maine’s warm-line for non-crisis calls: 1-866-771-9276 Teens and young adults can text 207-515-8398 to be connected with other youth from […]
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Lewiston businesses where shootings occurred well-known to community
The two Lewiston businesses are both popular entertainment spots and were filled with customers when the shooter arrived.