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Here’s what we’re talking about in Maine today.
At least 20 dead in Lewiston shootings
Lewiston Police said in a Facebook post that they were dealing with an active shooter incident at Schemengees Bar and Grille and Sparetime Recreation.
The alert for Lewiston was made shortly after 8 p.m. as the sheriff’s office reported that law enforcement agencies were investigating “two active shooter events.” Officials issued an update around 10 p.m. for what they described as a manhunt.
“I am honestly in a state of shock. I am blessed that my team responded quickly and everyone is safe,” Small told The Associated Press. “But the same time, my heart is broken for this area and for what everyone is dealing with. I just feel numb.”
What we know so far:
A public bulletin says the suspect, Robert Card, had been trained as a firearms instructor at a U.S. Army Reserve training facility in Maine.
State Police have identified 40-year-old Robert R. Card II as a person of interest in the shootings, according to Maine Department of Public Safety spokesperson Shannon Moss.
Police found Card’s car along Route 196 and they are searching for him. AS OF 1 AM
The person-of-interest is still at large after shootings and police have issued a county-wide alert to lookout for Card, Maine Department of Safety spokesperson Shannon Moss said. AS OF 1 AM
Saco is home to the Lt. Col. Charles L Butler Army Reserve Center, which houses the 3 Battalion, 304 Regiment and the 94 Military Police Company Detachment 1, according to the U.S. Army Reserves.
Maine political leaders expressed sadness and horror over the tragedy unfolding in Lewiston.
“Right now, all of us are looking to local law enforcement as they gain control of the situation and gather information. Our hearts break for those who are affected and we encourage everyone to follow the directions of the authorities as they conduct their work,” said U.S. Rep. Jared Golden, whose hometown is Lewiston.
Maine utility takeover is heading for defeat, a new poll says
The University of New Hampshire survey was the first independent one showing that Question 3 is poised for defeat.
Why Maine’s rush to get asylum seekers employed won’t work
While the push is politically popular, the authority to change these rules rests with a Congress that has not acted on the issue.
Troy Jackson won’t face ethics probe over Republican residency complaints
The residency probe was one of two cases Republicans have brought against Senate President Troy Jackson.
Brunswick council candidates want more transparent government
Nathan MacDonald, Camden Reiss and Christopher Teel are running for one open seat.
Real-life spies among us inspired Tess Gerritsen’s newest Maine-set novel
At the core of “The Spy Coast” is the character of Maggie Bird, a woman in her 60s with a complicated past in the intelligence community.
Maine’s deer herd is healthy and historically large going into rifle season
“It’s getting to the point where the farther south you go, [hunters] can’t get enough does to keep the populations down.”
In other Maine news …
Maine faces stunted prospects for job growth
Limestone residents urge border officials to open port of entry 24/7 again
Somerset County Jail pays $133K to officers after violating federal labor laws
Lewiston schools will install sensors to monitor vaping and other dangerous activities
Planners approve Portland affordable housing development
Man gets 4 years for deadly motorcycle crash in Shapleigh
Vandals significantly damaged Sanford roads by opening fire hydrants
4 Maine high school football playoff games to follow this weekend
John Bapst blows past Oceanside, advances to regional semifinal
Edward Little field hockey stuns Brewer with fourth-quarter rally
