Notice of intent to file federal lawsuits against the U.S. Department of Defense and a U.S. Army hospital in New York were announced Tuesday afternoon in Lewiston.
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New art installation commemorates victims of Lewiston mass shooting
A new art installation at Maine MILL commemorates the one-year remembrance of the mass shooting in Lewiston and runs from Oct. 16 through Sept. 6, 2025. Maine MILL commissioned local photographer Tanja Hollander and multimedia Deaf artist Miia Zellner to create an installation that uses all 261 plastic flower sleeves saved from Just-in-Time Recreation and […]
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Lewiston victims, survivors threaten to sue Army over ‘failure’ to prevent mass shooting
Lawyers for 100 survivors and victims’ family members say they’ve notified the Department of Defense and the Army that they intend to sue. The government has 6 months to investigate their claims before they head to court.
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Lewiston-Auburn softball tournament draws immense support for Oct. 25 families
Maine Strong Memorial Foundation hopes to raise $350,000 for victims of the Oct. 25, 2023, mass shooting victims’ families at its second softball tournament in Auburn and Lewiston.
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Sen. King urges federal government to study suicide prevention for Army reservists
The request comes in response to the Lewiston mass shooting by an Army reservist who killed 18 people before taking his own life.
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Sagadahoc deputy advocates for mental health care, bashes report from mass shooting commission
Sgt. Aaron Skolfield was joined by mental health advocates and a former legislator at a press conference Monday to publicize Maine’s Progressive Treatment Program, which they say could have prevented last year’s Lewiston shooting.
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At State House ceremony, religious leaders honor victims of Lewiston mass shooting
A dozen religious leaders gathered Tuesday near the Maine State House to read passages and pray for the victims and families impacted by last October’s deadly shooting in Lewiston.
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Judge grants families of Lewiston shooting victims access to gunman’s medical records
A Sagadahoc County probate judge appointed a woman who lost her husband and son in the mass shooting to take over part of the gunman’s estate in order to give her access his military and medical records.
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Letter: Recognizing the many aspects of loss in Lewiston
“Life after Artie” is a well-written series with balance and compassion. It is so important to recognize the many aspects of loss, including the expression of ideas that not all may agree with. I love the compassion expressed by Arthur Strout about the connections he has made with the community following the Lewiston shooting. Also, […]
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A year after Lewiston, UNE students prepare for mass casualty incidents
Saturday’s student-run mass casualty training featured Dr. Timothy Counihan, Central Maine Healthcare’s chief of surgery, who coordinated the immediate response to the Lewiston shooting.