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Lewiston bowling alley reopens 6 months after Maine's deadliest mass shooting
LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — It’s a dilemma no business owner should have to face: whether to reopen after a mass shooting. The answer didn’t come easily to Justin and Samantha Juray. But when they did decide to reopen their Maine bowling alley, they didn’t hold back. When patrons return Friday, six months after the gunman opened fire, they will see inspiring pictures at the end of each lane, bright paint on the walls, and new floors. The Lewiston venue has undergone a complete makeover, giving it a vibrant, airy feel. Samantha Juray gets emotional when recalling the events of Oct. 25, when the gunman killed eight people at the bowling alley before driving to a nearby bar and pool hall where he killed 10 more during the deadliest shooting in the state’s history. He later died by suicide.
Summer-like temperatures for a day, cool air and rain on the way
We have one day of pure spring weather and nice warm temperatures, before it's back to the chill we've had all week long. Wind direction is key this time of the year and Thursday, it's a south wind helping to boost our highs, combined with the sunshine. There is a wave of rain and thunderstorm activity across northern New England and Maine.
Changes to Maine's cannabis laws around the corner
MAINE, USA — Several changes to Maine's cannabis regulations and rules are around the corner as a new state law goes into effect. Sponsored by state Sen. Craig Hickman, the new law will revise several procedures such as how cannabis is stored and sold, both medically and recreationally. "What...
Video of Loose Circus Elephant Garners the Question, ‘Where in New England is It Illegal to Use Animals?’
Meet Viola, whose life is a circus (literally). She escaped from the big top in Butte, Montana, during her bath after a truck backfired and scared her. According to the Today Show, Viola's handlers with the Jordan World Circus had her back in her pen in around 20 minutes. What...
Mills signs Maine gun control measures into law
(The Center Square) — Mainers will be required to wait at least three days to buy a firearm under a Democratic proposal approved by Gov. Janet Mills over the objections of Second Amendment groups, who plan to sue to block the requirements. The proposal, which was approved by the Legislature in a party-line vote, sets a 72-hour waiting period for most gun purchases that was sought by gun control advocates in response to the Lewiston mass shooting. ...
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