A letter and texts from members of Robert Card’s Reserve unit illustrate the fears they had about his potential for violence just weeks before he killed 18 people and wounded 13 more.
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Lewiston to use grant funding to set up long-term ‘community resilience center’ in wake of shooting
The community resilience center at the Peck building will replace the temporary armory site and Ramada location as the primary resource location for community members seeking counseling following last week’s shooting.
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Tri-County Mental Health Services recognize individuals
LEWISTON — Tri-County Mental Health Services hosted its annual meeting Oct. 17 at the Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch. The evening celebrates the agency’s commitment to providing hope, healing and recovery to those most in need in its communities. Each year, TCMHS gives out two awards to acknowledge individuals who share the agency’s passion and […]
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Tree Street Youth to hold Love Lewiston Day Nov. 3
LEWISTON — Tree Street Youth at 144 Howe St. wants Friday, Nov. 3, to be a citywide, statewide, nationwide call for a Love Lewiston Day. This would be a day where people can spend intentional time doing something in honor of the victims and their families by sewing love in whatever way they see fit […]
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Family Assistance Center announces modified hours
LEWISTON — The Family Assistance Center located at the Lewiston Armory, 65 Central Ave., has modified hours to 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Victims and their families directly impacted by the incidents may continue to receive resources of support and access to resources at this location, according to a news release from Angelynne Amores with […]
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UMaine at Augusta uses $665K gift for dental workforce expansion
Earlier this year, the University of Maine at Augusta received a $665,000 award from Northeast Delta Dental to expand the dental workforce in Maine. The award was celebrated Oct. 18, at a ceremonial event at the UMA Lewiston Center Dental Clinic located at USM’s Lewiston-Auburn College. The initiative’s goal is to address the shortage of […]
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Passengers on airliner show love for Lewiston
The show of support occurs after people on the Southwest jet learn that a fellow passenger is a volunteer with the National Crisis Response Canines and is on his way to help first responders and victims of last Wednesday’s mass shooting.
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Sagadahoc sheriff says department is still trying to answer questions about missed warning signs
Sheriff Joel Merry pointed to wider issues like limited manpower and Maine’s weak yellow flag law, factors he said may have played a larger role in failing to stop Robert Card before he killed 18 people.
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Photo: Thoughts of Lewiston Strong
A Bates College student collaborates with a friend on the phone to make Lewiston Strong T-shirts.