Draft protocol will be finalized after public comment period ends; payout of funds expected early 2024.
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Double mass shootings over weekend set grim U.S. record
The deadliest shooting of 2023 took place Oct. 25 in Lewiston, when Army reservist, Robert Card opened fire in a bowling alley and a bar. He killed 18 people and wounded 13.
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Posted inBoys Soccer, Lewiston-Auburn, New England Patriots, News, Sports, Varsity Maine
State-champion Lewiston boys soccer team honored at New England Patriots game
The invitation to Foxborough included a private meeting with Patriots owner Robert Kraft, on-field access before the game and a chance to ring the bell atop the new, 218-foot Gillette Stadium Lighthouse.
Posted inBoys Soccer, Lewiston-Auburn, New England Patriots, News, Sports, Varsity Maine
State-champion Lewiston boys soccer team honored at New England Patriots game
The invitation to Foxborough included a private meeting with Patriots owner Robert Kraft, on-field access before the game and a chance to ring the bell atop the new, 218-foot Gillette Stadium Lighthouse.
Posted inLocal & State, News
In Lewiston, young people are face of change for low-income Mainers, people of color
A group of 15 people from immigrant communities met to address ways to counter systemic barriers in the state and develop strategies for building relationships.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Faith groups meet outside Cabela’s in Scarborough to protest semi-automatic rifle sales
About 50 people met Saturday to call for restrictions on the sale of AR-style rifles in the wake of the Lewiston massacre – the nation’s deadliest mass shooting this year.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools and Education
Family considers pulling kids from Lewiston school amid lice Issue
Children were professionally treated for infestations several times this year.
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The FBI set a standard for active shooter training. Ten years later, Maine still isn’t widely using it.
Ongoing training varies by department and agency, and not all departments use the program identified by the FBI as the national standard for active shooter trainings.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools and Education
Lewiston-Auburn Senior College looking for rent-free venues for classes
The nonprofit must pay for space, services at University of Maine’s L-A campus starting Jan. 24
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Most police departments in Maine have never invoked yellow flag law
Portland calls the measure ‘cumbersome,’ but gun reform advocates hope to streamline the safety net allowing police to take firearms from people considered to be a threat.