Maine
Maine congressman asks for ‘forgiveness’ from Lewiston constituents for opposing assault rifle ban
Politics “Humility is called for as accountability is sought by the victims of a tragedy such as this one.” Rep. Jared Golden is asking for his constituents’ forgiveness as he pledges to work toward an assault rifle ban in Congress following Wednesday’s mass shooting in his hometown of Lewiston, Maine. Eighteen people were killed and […]
What we know about the victims in the Lewiston, Maine mass shooting
Local News A volunteer youth bowling coach and ‘hero’ bar manager were among those killed on Wednesday. Heart-shaped cut-outs with messages of positivity adorns trees in downtown Lewiston, Maine, Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023. Robert F. Bukaty / AP By HOLLY RAMER and LISA RATHKE, Associated Press updated on October 26, 2023 A volunteer youth bowling […]
Livestream: Officials provide update on Maine mass killing as shooter remains at large
Robert Card, 40, is a person of interest in the attacks which killed at least 16 people at a restaurant and a bowling alley Wednesday night. The post Livestream: Officials provide update on Maine mass killing as shooter remains at large appeared first on Boston.com.
Robert Card: What we know about the suspect in the Lewiston, Maine mass shootings
Local News As of Thursday morning, police were still searching for Card, and residents in multiple towns were told to shelter in place. Law enforcement was attempting to locate Robert Card as a person of interest Thursday morning. – Facebook As of 11 a.m. Thursday, law enforcement was still searching for Robert Card, and had […]
At least 16 dead in Lewiston, Maine shooting and dozens injured, law enforcement officials tell AP
Politics The shootings happened Wednesday evening at a bar and bowling alley. In this image taken from video released by the Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office, an unidentified shooter points a gun while entering Sparetime Recreation in Lewiston, Maine, on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023. Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office By Associated Press updated on October 25, 2023 […]
Firearms instructor treated at mental health facility is person of interest in Maine shooting, police say
Local News A police intelligence bulletin says the man, Robert Card, had been trained as a firearms instructor at a U.S. Army Reserve training facility in Maine. An active shooter remained at large Wednesday evening in Lewiston, Maine. A lockdown has been ordered. Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office By Associated Press updated on October 25, 2023 […]
Maine mother and son run at the same college cross-country meets
College Sports “His whole team saw me [and] were like, ‘Is that your girlfriend,’ and he’s like, ‘No, it’s my mom.’” Maine mother and son Joy and Cyrus Evans. University of Southern Maine Athletics/Instagram Collegiate cross-country races don’t usually double as family reunions — that is, until Joy and Cyrus Evans began running. The Maine […]
Coast Guard opens formal inquiry into collapse of mast on Maine schooner that killed a passenger
Local News FILE – This photo provided by Kurt Schleicher shows the schooner Grace Bailey with its main mast broken off the coast of Rockland, Maine, Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. Kurt Schleicher via AP, File By PATRICK WHITTLE, Associated Press October 16, 2023 | 5:12 PM PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The Coast Guard said Monday […]
Victim killed by falling mast on Maine schooner carrying tourists was a doctor
Local News Dr. Emily Mecklenburg, 40, of Rockland, was declared dead Monday after she was evacuated from the stricken vessel Grace Bailey by the Coast Guard. This photo the schooner Grace Bailey with its main mast broken off the coast of Rockland, Maine, on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. Kurt Schleicher via AP By Associated Press […]
1 dead, 3 injured after schooner’s mainmast breaks during cruise off Maine coast
Local News The Grace Bailey was returning from a four-day cruise when its mainmast broke about a mile east of Rockland Harbor. The Grace Bailey’s mainmast broke off the coast of Rockland, Maine, on Monday. Kurt Schleicher via AP A historic schooner’s mast broke while sailing off the coast of Maine Monday, killing a woman […]