AUGUSTA, Maine – Maine lawmakers returning to work at the state House are facing the aftermath of the deadliest mass shooting in Maine’s history. The tribute to the victims of the Lewiston shooting will set the tone for the upcoming session, which will address various gun safety proposals. The Maine Gun Safety Coalition is planning … Read more
AUGUSTA, Maine – Maine lawmakers returned to the State House with the recent tragic mass shootings in Lewiston at the forefront of their minds. The discussions on potential policy surrounding gun control have been a major focus as the legislative session begins. House Majority Leader Rep. Maureen Terry mentioned that there are ongoing conversations about … Read more
AUGUSTA, Maine – Lawmakers in Maine returned to the State House on Wednesday with the tragic mass shootings in Lewiston weighing heavy on their minds. The recent events have reignited the gun control debate, which is expected to be a major focus for the legislators. In the wake of the mass shooting, House Majority Leader … Read more
Maine broke its three-decade-old homicide record in 2023, due to a mass shooting that took place in Lewiston in October. The shooting left eighteen people dead and thirteen injured, contributing to the year’s total of 51 homicides, surpassing the previous record of 40 killings set in 1989. The lowest year on record was 2000, with … Read more