National News Maine State Police described a “mental health component” to the shootings but said suspect Robert Card was never involuntarily committed for mental health treatment. Maine State Police Commissioner Mike Sauschuck addresses the press on Saturday morning following the discovery of Robert Card’s body on Friday night. Card, the suspect in the Maine mass … [Read more…]
Local News “Why the bowling alley?” Tammy Asselin said. “Why us? Why good people? And that’s what we don’t know.” Toni Asselin, who was at the Just-in-Time Recreation bowling alley with her mother, Tammy Asselin, during the recent mass shooting, listens to her mother speak during an interview in Lewiston, Maine, Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. … [Read more…]
Local News Here is a look at the agencies involved and the resources they used in the search for Robert Card. Law enforcement officers depart a scene in an armored vehicle after investigating a location, in Bowdoin, Maine, Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023. Residents have been ordered to shelter in place as police continue to search … [Read more…]
National News Card had been sought since the Wednesday night shootings, and murder warrants were issued against him. Law enforcement was attempting to locate Robert Card as a person of interest. Facebook LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — Authorities say a man suspected of fatally shooting 18 people and wounding 13 in Maine has been found dead. … [Read more…]
Celtics All Celtics players and coaches are wearing Maine Celtics gear during the game. The Boston Celtics’ G-League affiliate, the Maine Celtics, are based in Portland, about 37 miles south of Lewiston. Elsa/Getty Images In light of the devastating shootings in Lewiston, Maine that occurred on Wednesday, the Celtics are acknowledging the situation in a … [Read more…]
Local News Police are searching for U.S. Army Reservist Robert Card, 40, who is wanted in the shooting deaths of 18 people at a bowling alley and a bar in nearby Lewiston. At least 13 others were wounded in the rampage. Law enforcement officials gather in the road leading to the Bowdoin, Maine home of … [Read more…]
Politics “Humility is called for as accountability is sought by the victims of a tragedy such as this one.” Rep. Jared Golden is asking for his constituents’ forgiveness as he pledges to work toward an assault rifle ban in Congress following Wednesday’s mass shooting in his hometown of Lewiston, Maine. Eighteen people were killed and … [Read more…]
Local News A volunteer youth bowling coach and ‘hero’ bar manager were among those killed on Wednesday. Heart-shaped cut-outs with messages of positivity adorns trees in downtown Lewiston, Maine, Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023. Robert F. Bukaty / AP By HOLLY RAMER and LISA RATHKE, Associated Press updated on October 26, 2023 A volunteer youth bowling … [Read more…]