The two Lewiston businesses are both popular entertainment spots and were filled with customers when the shooter arrived.
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Multiple dead, wounded in Lewiston shootings; police give few details on overnight search for gunman
A massive manhunt is underway after Maine State Police identified Robert Card, 40, of Bowdoin as person of interest in the shootings. A shelter-in-place order remains in effect for all of Androscoggin County, with residents told to stay in their homes and keep doors locked.
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Illinois man faces domestic violence charge in Farmington after chase through 7 towns
Farmington police arrested Cesar J. Vergaro, 28, of Illinois on charges of felony domestic violence aggravated assault and misdemeanor obstructing report of crime.
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Chase starts in Franklin County, ends with spikes in Auburn
Police said when the chase came to an end on Center Street, the suspect, 28-year-old Cesar J. Vergara, intentionally drove his SUV into a utility pole in front of a car dealership.
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Former ‘Janes’ social justice advocates to talk at Lewiston screening of HBO documentary
The early work of the two lifelong civil rights workers 50 years ago is shown in the Emmy-winning documentary.
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LifeFlight called after crash in Turner
Early reports at about 6:30 p.m. were that a van and truck collided, with one woman trapped in the wreckage.
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Memorial service slated for Barbara Hinckley; she was scammed out her savings and helped by a potluck fundraiser
Former Gov. John Baldacci hosted a fundraiser to help the Auburn senior after finding out about the scam.
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‘Viewer beware:’ Auburn native Conor Welch is an executive producer of new ‘Goosebumps’ TV series
Welch was an avid reader of the tween book series as a kid, and 30 years later, he helped craft a fresh take on the popular franchise.