Nov 07 Maine voters reject new utilities proposal, approve a stop to foreign spending in referendums By David Sharp, Patrick Whittle, Associated Press Maine voters faced a busy ballot on Tuesday in an off-year election dominated by a decision over whether to replace the state's two much-criticized private electric utilities. Continue reading
Nov 07 Overcoming feelings of vulnerability and grief, Lewiston voters head to the polls By David Sharp, Associated Press Shootings 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. Continue reading
Nov 06 What to expect in Maine's 2023 referendum election By Robert Yoon, Associated Press Maine voters will decide the fate of eight statewide ballot measures in a referendum election Tuesday. Continue reading
Nov 06 U.S. senators request an investigation into Army reservist who killed 18 in Maine By Associated Press U.S. Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King told Lt. Gen. Donna Martin in a letter Monday that it’s important to understand “what occurred, or failed to occur” at the federal level, including the Army with a reservist before he killed… Continue reading
Nov 03 WATCH: Biden visits site of mass shooting in Lewiston Maine, mourns with community By Fatima Hussein, Patrick Whittle, Associated Press Biden came to Lewiston to do what presidents do in these moments of horror and grief; lend comfort to the families of the victims and to show support for a reeling community. But it's a type of trip that has… Continue reading
Oct 31 Watch 6:48 Police scrutinized after revelations Maine shooter's family flagged his behavior By Laura Barrón-López, Dorothy Hastings Lewiston, Maine, is in mourning after last week’s shooting that killed 18 people. Along with the grief, there’s growing scrutiny about why law enforcement didn't find or stop Robert Card before the shooting. Friends, family and the Army Reserve all… Continue watching
Oct 31 Kids return to school, plan to trick-or-treat as Maine communities start to heal from mass shooting By David Sharp, Associated Press Area residents spent days locked in their homes last week while police searched for the man who fatally shot 18 people at a bowling alley and a bar. Continue reading
Oct 31 Maine sheriff's office received warning about mass shooter 5 months before rampage By David Sharp, Robert F. Bukaty, Jake Bleiberg, Bernard Condon, Associated Press Documents released from the sheriff on Monday gave the most detailed timeline yet of other warning signs and failed efforts to stop the gunman months before he killed. Continue reading
Oct 30 Lewiston mass shooter had numerous run-ins with authorities, showed warning signs long before shooting By David Sharp, Robert F. Bukaty, Patrick Whittle, Associated Press Those same authorities are also facing growing scrutiny over how the shooter was able to keep his guns and remain on the street despite exhibiting signs that he might commit violent acts. Continue reading
Oct 30 After Maine's worst mass shooting, more than 1,000 pay tribute on day of prayer, reflection and hope By David Sharp, Associated Press Residents of Lewiston are returning to work the morning after coming together to mourn those lost in Maine's worst mass shooting. Continue reading