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Mourners gather to mark a year since Maine's deadliest mass shooting
Read full article: Mourners gather to mark a year since Maine's deadliest mass shootingMaine residents whose sense of safety was shattered last year by a mass shooting have marked the anniversary Friday with a memorial service that drew hundreds of people to the city’s hockey arena.
Shortage of public defenders in Maine allowed release of man who caused fiery standoff
Read full article: Shortage of public defenders in Maine allowed release of man who caused fiery standoffOfficials say Maine’s shortage of public defenders allowed a man with a violent criminal history to be released on bail days before he went to his former girlfriend’s home where a man was killed, two houses burned to the ground and a standoff with police ensued.
Army lieutenant colonel says Lewiston shooter had 'low threat' profile upon leaving hospital
Read full article: Army lieutenant colonel says Lewiston shooter had 'low threat' profile upon leaving hospitalA lieutenant colonel with the Army Reserves says a reservist who committed the deadliest mass shooting in Maine history had a low threat profile when he left a psychiatric hospital prior to the killings.
Lewiston survivors consider looming election as gun control comes to forefront after mass shooting
Read full article: Lewiston survivors consider looming election as gun control comes to forefront after mass shootingVoters in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District will consider the political future of three-term Rep. Jared Golden in one of the nation’s most closely watched congressional elections.
Sheriff denies that officers responding to Maine mass shooting had been drinking
Read full article: Sheriff denies that officers responding to Maine mass shooting had been drinkingA Maine sheriff is rejecting an allegation that some of his officers arrived at a mass shooting scene reeking of alcohol.
Report says there was 'utter chaos' during search for Maine gunman, including intoxicated deputies
Read full article: Report says there was 'utter chaos' during search for Maine gunman, including intoxicated deputiesA police after-action report says there was “utter chaos” during the search for the gunman behind Maine's deadliest mass shooting last October.
Sweeping gun legislation approved by Maine lawmakers after deadliest shooting in state history
Read full article: Sweeping gun legislation approved by Maine lawmakers after deadliest shooting in state historyThe Maine Legislature has approved sweeping gun safety legislation nearly six months after the deadliest shooting in state history.
'Red flag' bill debated for hours in Maine months after mass shooting that killed 18
Read full article: 'Red flag' bill debated for hours in Maine months after mass shooting that killed 18Months after a deadly mass shooting in Maine, backers and detractors held an hourslong debate over a so-called red flag bill.
Sergeant faulted for actions before Maine mass shooting is running for sheriff
Read full article: Sergeant faulted for actions before Maine mass shooting is running for sheriffA Maine sergeant who has been criticized by an investigatory panel for his handling of a report about a man who later carried out a mass shooting is running for sheriff.
Survivors say opportunities were missed that could have prevented Maine's worst-ever mass shooting
Read full article: Survivors say opportunities were missed that could have prevented Maine's worst-ever mass shootingEmotional survivors of a mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, called on politicians to protect the community from future tragedies.
Chief enforcer of US gun laws fears Americans may become numb to violence with each mass shooting
Read full article: Chief enforcer of US gun laws fears Americans may become numb to violence with each mass shootingThe head of the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives says he fears that a drumbeat of mass shootings and other gun violence across the United States could make Americans numb to the bloodshed.
In wake of mass shooting, here is how Maine's governor wants to tackle gun control and mental health
Read full article: In wake of mass shooting, here is how Maine's governor wants to tackle gun control and mental healthMaine’s governor has rolled out legislation she says will prevent dangerous people from possessing weapons and strengthen mental health services to help prevent future tragedies like the Lewiston mass shooting that shook the state.
Police defend response, say yellow flag law limited them before Army reservist killed 18 in Maine
Read full article: Police defend response, say yellow flag law limited them before Army reservist killed 18 in MaineLaw enforcement officers say Maine's yellow flag law that allows guns to be confiscated from someone in a mental health crisis is cumbersome and time consuming.
Business owners thought they would never reopen after Maine's deadliest shooting. Then support grew
Read full article: Business owners thought they would never reopen after Maine's deadliest shooting. Then support grewImmediately after Maine’s deadliest mass shooting, the owners of the bowling alley and the bar in Lewiston where the gunman killed a total of 18 people were certain their doors were closed for good.
Maine's congressional delegation calls for Army investigation into Lewiston shooting
Read full article: Maine's congressional delegation calls for Army investigation into Lewiston shootingThe four members of Maine’s congressional delegation are calling for an Army investigation into the events leading up to a mass shooting in the state.
Families press for inspector general investigation of Army reservist who killed 18
Read full article: Families press for inspector general investigation of Army reservist who killed 18A survivor and family members of those killed in the deadliest mass shooting in Maine history are pressing for the Army inspector general to obtain answers about the gunman's mental health and hospitalization.
Memorials to victims of Maine's deadliest mass shooting to be displayed at museum
Read full article: Memorials to victims of Maine's deadliest mass shooting to be displayed at museumVolunteers and city workers have removed mementos, signs and other items that accumulated at the sites of the deadliest mass shooting in Maine history.
Voters in Lewiston are overcoming fear and sadness to do their civic duty after mass shooting
Read full article: Voters in Lewiston are overcoming fear and sadness to do their civic duty after mass shootingShootings in which 18 people were killed are on the minds of voters heading to the polls in Lewiston, Maine, where the gunman opened fire less than two weeks ago.
US senators seek answers from Army after reservist killed 18 in Maine
Read full article: US senators seek answers from Army after reservist killed 18 in MaineTwo senators from Maine are asking the U.S. Army inspector general to provide a full accounting of interactions with a reservist before he killed 18 people at a bowling alley and bar.
Biden tells residents of Maine city reeling from mass shooting: 'You're not alone'
Read full article: Biden tells residents of Maine city reeling from mass shooting: 'You're not alone'President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden came to Lewiston Maine, to show their support for the community following a mass shooting where 18 people were killed.
Biden and the first lady will travel to Maine to mourn with the community after the mass shooting
Read full article: Biden and the first lady will travel to Maine to mourn with the community after the mass shootingThe White House says President Joe Biden will visit Maine later this week to mourn with the community of Lewiston.
High school football rivals in Maine come together in emotional game after mass shooting
Read full article: High school football rivals in Maine come together in emotional game after mass shootingLewiston, Maine, has taken another step in its recovery from the state’s deadliest mass shooting as a storied high school football rivalry resumed an emotional game.
Why was Maine shooter allowed to have guns? Questions swirl in wake of massacre
Read full article: Why was Maine shooter allowed to have guns? Questions swirl in wake of massacreAuthorities face mounting questions about how a gunman with a history of mental illness, an array of weapons and who police knew had a potential for violence was still able to own guns and commit the deadliest mass shooting in Maine’s history.
Maine gunman may have targeted businesses over delusions they were disparaging him online
Read full article: Maine gunman may have targeted businesses over delusions they were disparaging him onlineMaine State Police documents shed light on why a delusional U.S. Army reservist who killed 18 people at a bowling alley and a bar in Lewiston may have targeted those locations.
Maine mass shooter's troubling behavior raised concerns for months, documents show
Read full article: Maine mass shooter's troubling behavior raised concerns for months, documents showDocuments released by a Maine sheriff's office give the most detailed timeline yet of the warning signs and failed efforts to stop the gunman who killed 18 people and wounded 13 others at a bowling alley and bar last week.
Children return to school and trick-or-treat as Maine community starts to heal from mass shooting
Read full article: Children return to school and trick-or-treat as Maine community starts to heal from mass shootingChildren have returned to school and are trick-or-treating in Lewiston, Maine, in the wake of the deadliest mass shooting in state history.
Maine mass shooter's family reached out to sheriff 5 months before rampage, sheriff's office says
Read full article: Maine mass shooter's family reached out to sheriff 5 months before rampage, sheriff's office saysMaine’s authorities are trying to piece together the events that led to the worst mass shooting in the state’s history.
More than 1,000 pay tribute to Maine's mass shooting victims on day of prayer, reflection on tragedy
Read full article: More than 1,000 pay tribute to Maine's mass shooting victims on day of prayer, reflection on tragedyMore than 1,000 people gathered for an evening vigil to remember those killed and wounded in Maine’s worst mass shooting.
Relief is tinged with sadness as Maine residents resume activities after shooting suspect found dead
Read full article: Relief is tinged with sadness as Maine residents resume activities after shooting suspect found deadSunshine and a sense of relief swept through central Maine after a gunman who had been on the loose for days was found dead.
Maine mass killing suspect had mental health issues, purchased guns legally, authorities say
Read full article: Maine mass killing suspect had mental health issues, purchased guns legally, authorities sayThe residents of Lewiston, Maine, are embarking on a path to healing after a man suspected of killing 18 people earlier this week was found dead.
Timeline shows Maine suspect moved swiftly to carry out mass shooting rampage and elude police
Read full article: Timeline shows Maine suspect moved swiftly to carry out mass shooting rampage and elude policeA timeline released Friday shows that the suspect in the Maine mass shootings stayed one step ahead of police who rushed to the bowling alley and a bar but were too late to stop him from killing 18 people and slipping away into the night in his Subaru.
Celtics honor Maine mass shooting victims with moment of silence, special jersey patch
Read full article: Celtics honor Maine mass shooting victims with moment of silence, special jersey patchThe Boston Celtics made several acknowledgments for this week's victims of the mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, during their home opener.
Maine's close-knit deaf community is grieving in the wake of shootings that killed 4 beloved members
Read full article: Maine's close-knit deaf community is grieving in the wake of shootings that killed 4 beloved membersMaine’s close-knit community of deaf and hard of hearing people is grieving in the wake of the Lewiston shootings that killed beloved members, many of whom were ardent advocates.
Live Updates | Maine mass shooting suspect has been found dead, ending search
Read full article: Live Updates | Maine mass shooting suspect has been found dead, ending searchAuthorities say the man wanted in the mass shooting at a bowling alley and bar that killed 18 people and wounded 13 has been found dead.
Maine mass killing suspect found dead, ending search that put entire state on edge
Read full article: Maine mass killing suspect found dead, ending search that put entire state on edgeThe man wanted in the mass shooting at a bowling alley and bar that killed 18 people and wounded 13 has been found dead, bringing an end to a search that put the entire state of Maine on edge for the last two days.
Live Updates | Lewiston schools to close as police search for mass shooting suspect
Read full article: Live Updates | Lewiston schools to close as police search for mass shooting suspectThe superintendent of Lewiston Public Schools says they will be closed for another day during an ongoing search for a mass shooting suspect.
Mother, boyfriend arrested after 4-year-old brought to Michigan hospital malnourished, badly hurt
Read full article: Mother, boyfriend arrested after 4-year-old brought to Michigan hospital malnourished, badly hurtA mother and her boyfriend were arrested after a 4-year-old boy was brought to a Michigan hospital malnourished and suffering from internal and external injuries, police said.
Michigan man threatens to post minor’s nude photos after she broke up with him, MSP says
Read full article: Michigan man threatens to post minor’s nude photos after she broke up with him, MSP saysPolice found child pornography on a Michigan man’s phone after he threatened to post nude photos of a minor girl because she broke up with him, officials said.
Idaho legislative intern reports rape, is ID’d by lawmaker
Read full article: Idaho legislative intern reports rape, is ID’d by lawmakerFrom nearly the moment a 19-year-old intern’s report that she was raped by an Idaho lawmaker became public, she faced harassment from right-wing groups and even other lawmakers.
Ethics hearing: Idaho lawmaker accused of rape pleads Fifth
Read full article: Ethics hearing: Idaho lawmaker accused of rape pleads FifthAn Idaho lawmaker facing rape allegations from a 19-year-old intern refused to answer some questions during a legislative ethics hearing Wednesday after his attorney told him to invoke his constitutional right against self-incrimination.
Maine's ranked choice voting rules and procedures, explained
Read full article: Maine's ranked choice voting rules and procedures, explainedMaine's use of ranked voting comes as Alaska and Massachusetts voters consider statewide votes to adopt the voting method. Ranked voting arrives on Maine’s presidential ballots in a year when three of the state’s four electoral votes could be up for grabs. ___HOW WE GOT HEREVoters in the state approved the adoption of ranked voting in a 2016 referendum drive. Opponents, including the Maine Republican Party, have said ranked choice voting is too confusing and violates the principle of one person, one vote. They sued unsuccessfully to try to stop the state from using ranked choice voting for president this year.