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Lewiston, Maine marks third anniversary of mass shooting

Lewiston mass shooting Janet Mills Maine mass shooting anniversary remembrance events

The community of Lewiston, Maine, is observing the third anniversary of the mass shooting that occurred on October 25, 2023. The tragedy, which took place at Just-In-Time Recreation and Schemengees Bar and Grille, resulted in 18 deaths and 13 injuries.

To honor the victims and survivors, Governor Janet Mills ordered the United States and State of Maine flags to be flown at half-staff statewide from sunrise to sunset on Sunday, October 25, 2026.

Various remembrance events have been scheduled, including a candlelight vigil hosted by the Maine Resiliency Center at Simard-Payne Memorial Park. Additionally, Central Maine Medical Center planned a moment of silence at 7:24 p.m. to coincide with the time the first victim arrived at the hospital during the original incident.

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Central Maine Medical Center · Janet Mills · Lewiston · Maine · Maine Resiliency Center

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3 Years Later: Remembering the Victims of the Lewiston, Maine, Mass Shooting [seacoastcurrent.com]
Gov. Mills Orders Flags to Half-Staff to Mark Third Anniversary of Lewiston Mass Shooting [www.themainewire.com]
3 Years Later: Remembering the Victims of the Lewiston, Maine, Mass Shooting [wjbq.com]