Although Greater Portland area residents, just 36 miles south of Lewiston, were not asked to shelter in place because of the manhunt for suspected mass killer Robert Cord, 40, of Bowdoin, Portland was like a ghost city all day.  For … Continue reading →

“Law enforcment officials are currently on Meadow Road in the town of Bowdoin to execute several search warrants.  The announcements that are being heard over a loud speaker are standard search warrant announcements when executing a warrant to ensure the … Continue reading →

“We have received numerous inquiries to confirm reports that multiple gunshots have been fired at a home in Bowdoin.  This is an inaccurate report,” according to a statement released this afternoon by Shannon Moss, of the Public Safety Office, Augusta.  … Continue reading →

Robert Card, 40 of Bowdoin, has been charged with 8 counts of murder it was announced at a press conference this morning in Lewiston.  That number could increase when the remaining ten  deceased are identified – yet to be done.  … Continue reading →

At a brief press conference held at the Lewiston City Hall at 11:33 pm.,Maine’s Public Safety Commissioner Michael Sauschuck confirmed that Robert Card is a person of interest in the shootings in Lewiston earlier this evening.  Card is from Bowdoin. … Continue reading →

Due to the ongoing mass casualty situation in Lewiston, Statewide BMV branches will not be open tomorrow, Thursday, October 26, according to a press release from the Secretary of State’s Office.

Governor Janet T. Mills tonight released the following statement in response to an active shooter in Lewiston: “I am aware of and have been briefed on the active shooter situation in Lewiston.  I urge all pepople in the area to … Continue reading →

The Maine Department of Labor today sent a letter to the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCS) requessting a waiver from provisions under the Immigration and Nationality Act that prohibits an applicant … Continue reading →

It was just two weeks ago that The Committee to Restore the Abyssinian learned that HUD had FINALLY approved its $1.7 million in funding for the restoration of the iconic Black church built in 1828 by freed Black members of … Continue reading →

A “Ceasefire Rallly Now” has been called for Friday, October 27,  at 3:00 pm  The place is at Congresswoman Chellie Pingree’s (D-Maine) office at 2 Fish Pier, Portland.  The event is organized by the Maine DemocraticSocialists of America, (“MaineDSA”) While … Continue reading →