Still, both sides have expressed a willingness to talk with each other since Secretary of State Antony Blinken canceled a planned visit to China in February after the shootdown of a Chinese spy balloon over the U.S., which marked a low point in recent relations.
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Lewiston businesses where shootings occurred well-known to community
The two Lewiston businesses are both popular entertainment spots and were filled with customers when the shooter arrived.
How to talk to young children and teens about the Lewiston mass shooting
Education officials and a child grief specialist offer advice on discussing Wednesday night’s shootings that killed at least 18 people and wounded at least 13.
Shooting postpones Maine State Chamber annual awards gala
Because of the tragic events in Lewiston, the chamber is postponing its event and will reschedule it at more appropriate time, said its new CEO.
Police still hunting for suspect more than 24 hours after 18 people killed in Lewiston
Police have issued murder warrants for Robert Card, of Bowdoin, in the shootings that spawned a night of terror for people at bowling alley and a bar.
Israeli troops briefly raid northern Gaza to ‘prepare’ for expected full-scale incursion
Gaza has been under a brutal siege – running out of food, water and medicine – since Hamas’ bloody rampage across southern Israel earlier this month ignited the war.
A timeline since Wednesday’s deadly mass shootings in Lewiston
WEDNESDAY 6:56 p.m.: Police respond to a report of an active shooter at Just-In-Time Recreation, more commonly known as Sparetime Recreation, a bowling alley on Mollison Way in Lewiston. Dispatchers in Auburn are told a man walked in and began shooting. Other 911 calls follow. 7:08 p.m.: Multiple 911 calls report that a man has […]
Live updates: Mourners gather at candlelight vigil to remember victims
Mourners gather at Saturday vigil to honor the victims 8 p.m.: On Saturday night, mourners gathered at Lisbon Falls Park on the banks of the Androscoggin River to show support for the victims of the shootings. The vigil was organized by Positive Change Lisbon, and the sole speaker was Pastor Jonathan James of Lisbon Falls […]
New ‘Frasier’ jokes flat, set boring, J.P. Devine writes
Yes. Frasier was among the most popular American television shows of the late 20th century. It was as fresh as an autumn apple, carved from marble by some of the great comedy writers of the 20th century. It was so popular that everyone who ran into Kelsey Grammer on the street, at the dry cleaners, […]