‘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.
Oct 25 killings
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News
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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Posted inLocal & State, Politics
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.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Brokenhearted for Lewiston, we will have to heal together
Gone forever is the idea that Maine is an unusually safe place to be.
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 inNation & World
Biden calls on Congress to act, as U.S. officials, gun safety advocates respond to Lewiston shootings
Political leaders from around the nation take to social media following the shootings in Lewiston to express sympathy for the victims, and once again call for action on gun safety.
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 […]
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News
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.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
How to talk to young children and teens about the Lewiston mass shooting
Education officials and a child grief specialist offer advice on discussing Wednesday night’s shootings that killed at least 18 people and wounded at least 13.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Police still hunting for suspect more than 24 hours after 18 people killed in Lewiston
Police have issued murder warrants for Robert Card, of Bowdoin, in the shootings that spawned a night of terror for people at bowling alley and a bar.