Lewiston, Maine – After a devastating mass shooting at a local bowling alley and bar that left 18 people dead, Maine legislators faced the urgent need to reevaluate the state’s gun laws. This week, following extensive debates, lawmakers approved new restrictions on gun sales but fell short of passing a measure that would have significantly … Read more
Augusta, Maine – Lawmakers in Maine deliberated on a ‘red flag’ bill for hours, months after an appalling mass shooting claimed the lives of 18 individuals. The proposed legislation aims to establish procedures that allow law enforcement to remove firearms from individuals deemed to pose a threat to themselves or others. Following the tragic incident, … Read more
Portland, Maine – Recent statewide data reveals a positive trend with fewer drug overdose deaths in Maine during this year compared to the previous year. However, the concerning rise in fentanyl-related deaths is becoming more prevalent, overshadowing the decline in opioid-related deaths. The data, sourced from the Maine Drug Data Hub website, a collaborative effort … Read more
MEREDITH, N.H. – An independent commission tasked with investigating the events leading up to a tragic mass shooting, where Army reservist Robert Card killed 18 people at a bowling alley and a bar in Lewiston, Maine on October 25, 2023, has released its findings. The report, made public on Friday, highlights crucial details and reactions … Read more
LEWISTON, Maine – An independent commission investigating the tragic events that led to Maine’s deadliest mass shooting concluded that law enforcement had missed the opportunity to intervene before the tragedy occurred. The Maine Commission released a 30-page interim report detailing their findings on the law enforcement response to the fatal mass shootings last fall, where … Read more
Lewiston, Maine – Experts in brain injuries urge caution when interpreting limited information concerning evidence of traumatic brain injury found in an Army reservist responsible for Maine’s deadliest mass shooting last year. Researchers from Boston University revealed on Wednesday the discovery of traumatic brain injury in Robert Card, the shooter who killed 18 people in … Read more
AUGUSTA, Maine – The tragic case of Army reservist Robert Card, responsible for Maine’s deadliest gun massacre, unfolded new layers of complexity as a brain tissue analysis revealed evidence of traumatic brain injuries before the devastating events took place. Card’s former Army colleagues shed light on his decline in mental health and concerning behavior during … Read more
LEWISTON, Maine— A study conducted by the Boston University CTE Center revealed that Army reservist Robert Card, responsible for a mass shooting at a bowling alley and bar in Lewiston last year that left 18 people dead before taking his own life, displayed signs of traumatic brain injury. The research findings, shared by Card’s family … Read more
Lewiston, Maine – Army officials are scheduled to appear before a special commission on Thursday to testify about the deadliest mass shooting in the history of Maine. The commission is investigating the tragic events that unfolded on October 25th when 18 individuals lost their lives in a bowling alley, restaurant, and bar in Lewiston. The … Read more
Lewiston, Maine – The family of Robert Card, a former Army reservist responsible for the deadliest mass shooting in Maine history, acknowledged the presence of traumatic brain injury in him. Dr. Ann McKee, a neuropathologist, hinted at the potential link between Card’s behavioral changes and the pathology detected. While they didn’t confirm a direct connection, … Read more