Robert Kennedy Jr. will be at Ocean Gateway on Wednesday while Marianne Williamson will visit the University of Southern Maine and SerenityME on Thursday.
Rachel Ohm
Staff Writer
Rachel covers state government and politics for the Portland Press Herald. It’s her third beat at the paper after stints covering City Hall and education. Prior to her arrival at the Press Herald in the summer of 2019, Rachel worked at the Morning Sentinel in Waterville, covering Franklin and Somerset counties, and the Knoxville News Sentinel in Knoxville, Tennessee, covering higher education. She has a master’s degree in journalism from New York University and when she’s not writing and reporting enjoys running, cooking and traveling to new places.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Police kept close watch on Saco Army Reserve Center on night of Lewiston shootings
Records released by Saco police show officers staked out the center in case Robert Card followed through on an earlier threat to ‘shoot up’ the facility.
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Four people injured in explosion at Orland home believed to be caused by propane leak
Two people were seriously injured and 2 received minor injuries. All 4 were taken to Eastern Maine Medical Center.
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Biden meets with grieving families following Lewiston mass shootings
Standing at the scene of a mass shooting, President Biden said Friday that the nation is mourning with Maine and the families who lost ‘precious souls.’
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Lewiston gunman met ex at Schemengees, believed businesses were calling him a pedophile, affidavit says
Documents released Tuesday provide insight into what might have motivated Robert Card and details about the manhunt that followed last week’s shootings.
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Police were warned about Lewiston gunman’s mental health, desire ‘to shoot up’ places
The Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office releases documents detailing concerns raised by Robert Card’s family and Army Reserve unit, and the department’s failed attempts to contact him.
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Sagadahoc sheriff’s office warned twice about shooting suspect’s mental health issues but never made contact
Sheriff Joel Merry says Robert Card’s family contacted his office in May. The sheriff’s office also received a request for a wellness check from Card’s Army Reserve unit in September.
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Opponents of public utility takeover far outspend supporters as Election Day nears
The owners of Maine’s largest power companies have spent more than $37 million to defeat Question 3, while the leading supporter of a public utility takeover has spent just over $1 million.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News
Here’s what we know about the victims of Maine’s deadliest shooting
They were playing cornhole. They were bowling. They were enjoying being part of the crowd. Then a mass shooter walked through the door.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Hundreds of new laws take effect in Maine Wednesday. Here’s what you need to know
The new laws cover a broad range of issues, from gender and reproductive rights to transportation to housing to hunting and eating out.