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PublishedDecember 5, 2023
This Lewiston family had never been on a plane. Now they’re in D.C. fighting to change gun laws.
Arthur Barnard and Kristy Strout, the father and wife of Arthur 'Artie' Strout, are meeting with other families from all over the country who have lost loved ones to gun violence.
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PublishedDecember 5, 2023
Lewiston removes temporary mass shooting memorials to preserve them
With winter at hand, officials Tuesday packed up several makeshift memorials before ice and plows could destroy them. The items will be incorporated into an exhibit at the Maine Museum of Innovation, Learning and Labor in Lewiston.
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PublishedDecember 5, 2023
Lewiston-Auburn Area Response Fund administrators to gather public input at Wednesday town hall
Draft protocol will be finalized after public comment period ends; payout of funds expected early 2024.
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PublishedDecember 4, 2023
Panel on communicating with deaf patients gets early lesson when interpreter can’t be seen
Formed by the Legislature earlier this year, the task force has become more urgent following the Oct. 25 shooting in Lewiston. Four of the 18 people killed and 5 of the 13 injured were members of the Deaf community.
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PublishedDecember 2, 2023
Lewiston shooting victim’s family struggles as they deal with trauma, enormity of loss
Brother of victim Arthur Strout opens up on realities of emotional and financial challenges that lie ahead.
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PublishedNovember 30, 2023
Sen. Angus King: New legislation can protect communities while protecting gun rights
This law wouldn’t change Maine’s proud history of responsible gun ownership.
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PublishedNovember 30, 2023
Sen. King unveils legislation to restrict deadliness of assault weapons
The Maine independent says the bill, which has been in the works for years, would ban high-capacity magazines among other things.
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PublishedNovember 30, 2023
Six police departments, including Portland, have used Maine’s yellow flag law for the first time since Lewiston shootings
Law enforcement agencies used the law to remove guns from a person 36 times since the Lewiston shootings last month, marking a significant increase over the previous 10 months.
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PublishedNovember 29, 2023
Community healing forums slated at Lewiston library
In response to the Oct. 25 mass shooting, the events are designed so 'people in the community can talk together about what happened, process their feelings, and maybe start to do some healing.'
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PublishedNovember 29, 2023
Shooting victims, families eligible for free tuition at Maine’s public universities
As requested by Gov. Janet Mills, the University of Maine System will provide free tuition and establish a fund to support other post-secondary educational expenses.
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