Politics Sep 03 Survivors of Maine mass shooting and victims’ relatives sue US government alleging negligence By Patrick Whittle, Holly Ramer, Associated Press
Nation Aug 20 Army and police missed chances to intervene before Maine mass shootings, special commission report finds The special commission cited shortcomings by police for failing to seize the gunman's weapons and by the Army Reserves for failing to get proper psychiatric care for the reservist responsible for the attack. By Patrick Whittle, David Sharp, Associated Press
Nation Apr 18 Sweeping gun legislation approved by Maine lawmakers following Lewiston mass shooting Democratic Gov. Janet Mills and the Democratic-led Maine Legislature pressed for a number of gun and mental health proposals after the Oct. 25 shooting that claimed 18 lives and injured another 13 people, despite the state's strong hunting tradition and… By David Sharp, Associated Press
Nation Mar 15 Sheriff had cause to take guns from killer before Maine mass shooting that left 18 dead, report says An independent commission investigating a mass shooting that left 18 dead in Maine issued an interim report that has found that a sheriff's office had cause to take the killer into protective custody and take his guns from him beforehand. By Associated Press
Nation Mar 04 Survivors say opportunities were missed that could have prevented Maine’s worst mass shooting Emotional survivors of a mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, called on politicians to protect the community from future tragedies. The testimony came during a hearing by a commission investigating the rampage last year. By Patrick Whittle, David Sharp, Associated Press
Feb 01 Tearful family members of Maine mass shooting victims testify that change is long overdue By David Sharp, Associated Press Relatives of the victims of the deadliest shooting in Maine history are imploring an independent commission to prevent such a thing from ever happening again. Continue reading
Jan 25 Police defend response, say yellow flag law limited them before Army reservist killed 18 in Maine By Patrick Whittle, Associated Press Law 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. Continue reading
Jan 03 Maine Legislature expected to consider gun restrictions after state’s deadliest mass shooting By Associated Press Honoring victims, survivors and first responders following the deadliest mass shooting in Maine history is the first order of business for lawmakers returning to work Wednesday at the state House. Continue reading
Dec 25 Watch 7:05 Maine’s deaf community unites to heal in wake of Lewiston shooting By Laura Barrón-López, Dorothy Hastings It has been two months since a gunman opened fire on a bowling alley and a bar in Lewiston, Maine, killing 18 people and injuring 13 others. One community was especially hit hard by the attack. The shooting is believed… Continue watching
Nov 24 Watch 6:49 Lewiston families gather to reflect on tragedy and how to heal as a community By Jennifer Rooks Saturday marks one month since a mass shooter murdered 18 people and injured 13 others in Lewiston, Maine. PBS member station Maine Public recently brought together members of the Lewiston community for a special called, "Love Lewiston." Jennifer Rooks hosted… Continue watching