The centers, opened to help eligible residents recover from the powerful storm that struck Maine in December, are winding down operations as the application deadline approaches.
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Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine Republicans use interim mass shooting report to argue against gun reforms
They point to the state commission’s finding that faulted the Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office for not using existing laws to seize guns from the shooter before he killed 18 people in Lewiston.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
‘It made sense to put him in the dark’: China man recounts events from Lewiston mass shooting
Called a hero for turning off the lights at Schemengees Bar & Grille Restaurant, Mike Roderick of China details what happened Oct. 25.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Lewiston plans a memorial for Oct. 25 mass shooting
New committee will soon begin planning a memorial and related events.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Facing millions in unexpected costs, CMMC and St. Mary’s consider all options in search of a cure
Legislation, property sales, layoffs, program closures and partnerships are among the measures the two Lewiston hospitals have taken in recent years to address what officials say is a huge unexpected cost of filling critical vacant positions and dealing with low government reimbursement rates.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Commission: Police should have seized Lewiston shooter’s guns months before tragedy
The interim report, which also faults the Army, calls a Sagadahoc County deputy’s failure to take Robert Card into custody in mid-September ‘an abdication of law enforcement’s responsibility.’
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Judge links Farmington woman to gun-buying conspiracy
Prosecutors say the defendant was driven by her drug addiction to buy a gun for her drug dealer.
Posted inCommunity
Dental health programs receive $5K to provide care to state’s veterans
The University of Maine at Augusta was recently awarded $5,000 to provide free dental hygiene services (cleanings, x-rays, fluoride treatment) and basic restorative care (simple fillings) to veterans. The UMA Dental Health Programs at both the Lewiston and Bangor dental clinics has been a member of the Maine Veterans’ Dental Network for three years. Northeast […]
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Virtual dental assisting program info session set for March 22
The University of Maine at Augusta is set to hold a virtual Expanded Functions Dental Assisting program information session at 12:30 p.m. Friday, March 22. During the event attendees can learn more about the program and faculty, and students will be available to answer questions including how current dental assistants can further their careers in […]
Posted inMaine, Politics
Four months after Lewiston mass shooting, pressure builds for long-sought gun safety reforms
But Maine defenders of traditional gun rights also turned out in force at last week’s hearings, and it’s unclear if the support to enact changes will be sustained.