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College student from CT shares firsthand experience from Lewiston
“You always say that you never think it’s going to be your town,” said Bates senior and Ivoryton native Ben Conrad. “I always hear that–every single time something like this occurs. And then it is your town.” On the campus of Lewiston’s Bates College, Connecticut native Ben Conrad was just wrapping up football practice with the Bobcats early Wednesday...
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Deaf community grieves following mass shooting in Maine
Father and husband, 36-year-old Joshua Seal, is one of several members of the deaf community killed in Lewiston, Maine. “I just tell myself one day at a time,” Elizabeth Seal said. Joshua was an American Sign Language interpreter. His wife Elizabeth Seal spoke to NBC Nightly News about how she is coping. “I’m still processing. I’m trying to support...
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3 ways to help people impacted by the Lewiston mass shootings
Days after the worst mass shooting in Maine’s history, some communities remain on lockdown as law enforcement search for the shooter. Here’s how you can help.
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After Maine tragedy, triple check that your donations are going directly to good
Charities began popping up just hours after Wednesday’s mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine. People near and far want to find a way to help to support the victims’ families and loved ones, and others impacted too. NBC CT Responds reminds folks to avoid high-pressure, time-sensitive tactics, which includes people or groups urging immediate donations or offering matching gifts if...
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Lewiston, Maine on edge as search for mass shooting suspect continues
The residents of Lewiston, Maine are in shock, in mourning, and on edge as the search for the suspected gunman who shot and killed 18 people in two different locations Wednesday night continues.
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Sen. Collins: ‘Our hearts are so heavy today'
Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, shares comments on the mass shooting in her home state of Maine.