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Sagadahoc sheriff’s office warned twice about shooting suspect’s mental health issues but never made contact

by Rachel Ohm October 30, 2023October 31, 2023

Sheriff Joel Merry says Robert Card’s family contacted his office in May. The sheriff’s office also received a request for a wellness check from Card’s Army Reserve unit in September.

Local & State, Politics

Sen. Angus King working on new gun control legislation

by Randy Billings October 30, 2023October 31, 2023

King and Sen. Susan Collins, who both oppose a ban on assault weapons, defended their votes last week to protect access to guns for military veterans who are unable to manage their finances.

Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News

Edward Little High School student recovering at Massachusetts General Hospital

by Kendra Caruso October 30, 2023October 30, 2023

The baseball pitcher is expected to need several reconstructive surgeries after being shot at Just-In-Time Recreation on Wednesday night.

Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Lewiston shooter was involved in ‘altercation’ at New Hampshire bakery outlet days before shooting

by Andrew Rice October 30, 2023October 31, 2023

A manager of the bakery outlet, who declined to be identified Monday, said they didn’t know much about the incident but confirmed a verbal altercation had taken place.

Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Times Record

Brunswick man, a new father, among Lewiston mass shooting victims

by Jason Claffey October 30, 2023October 31, 2023

Billy Brackett, 48, was a married father who loved sports and didn’t let being deaf hold him back, his father said.

Local & State, News

Mills abruptly ends press conference on Lewiston shootings after questioning turns combative

by Aryan Rai October 30, 2023October 30, 2023

Speaking at the State House on Monday afternoon, Gov. Janet Mills stopped short of calling for changes to state or federal gun laws.

Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Maine Crime

Police identify 2 AR-style rifles, handgun as weapons linked to Lewiston mass shooting

by Emily Duggan and Andrew Rice October 30, 2023October 31, 2023

A spokesperson for Maine State Police confirmed Monday that the gun found in Robert Card’s car on Wednesday night was an AR-10 style Ruger SFAR rifle, while officials confirmed a gun shop had declined in August to sell Card a firearm suppressor.