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LEWISTON, ME - November 01: Nancy Pettegrow walks her dog in downtown Lewiston on Wednesday November 1st, 2023. (Photo by Sofia Aldinio for The Washington Post)

The Washington Post - Grieving and angry, Maine residents demand change after mass killing

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LEWISTON, ME - November 01: Travis Lindsey hug’s Jenna Guiggey, owner of Blue Jay Coffee, outside the coffee shop in front of a mural created by artist Jared Goulette that represents Maine’s flora and fauna in Lewiston, Maine on Wednesday November 1st, 2023. (Photo by Sofia Aldinio for The Washington Post)

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LEWISTON, ME - November 01: Decorative memorabilia on display outside of Schemengees Bar & Grille, on Wednesday November 1st, 2023. (Photo by Sofia Aldinio for The Washington Post)

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LEWISTON, ME - November 01: Portrait of Jenny Coffey, 44, Manager of 207 THC in downtown Lewiston on Wednesday November 1st, 2023. (Photo by Sofia Aldinio for The Washington Post)

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LEWISTON, ME - November 01: Lewiston High School Blue Devil Cheerleading squad prepares for the annual Battle of the Bridge Football Game at Lewiston High School, Maine on Wednesday November 1st, 2023. (Photo by Sofia Aldinio for The Washington Post).

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LEWISTON, ME - November 01: Seats start to fill in the Lewiston High School stadium to both honor the victims and watch the annual Battle of the Bridge Football Game on Wednesday November 1st, 2023. (Photo by Sofia Aldinio for The Washington Post)

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LEWISTON, ME - November 01: Football players of the Lewiston High School Blue Devils enter the field on Wednesday November 1st, 2023. (Photo by Sofia Aldinio for The Washington Post)

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LEWISTON, ME - November 01: Department of Corrections Honor Guards in full uniform march at the front of the procession to honor the victims and kick off the annual Battle of the Bridge Football Game in Lewiston High School, Maine on Wednesday November 1st, 2023. (Photo by Sofia Aldinio for The Washington Post)

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LEWISTON, ME - November 01: First responders are recognized by the Lewiston Auburn community during the opening ceremonies at the annual Battle of the Bridge football game on Wednesday November 1st, 2023. (Photo by Sofia Aldinio for The Washington Post)

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LEWISTON, ME - November 01: First responders gather around the field to be recognized by the crowd at the Lewiston High School before the Battle of the Bridge football game starts on Wednesday November 1st, 2023. (Photo by Sofia Aldinio for The Washington Post)

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LEWISTON, ME - November 01: Both teams stand in solidarity during the National Anthem sung by James Taylor at Lewiston High School on Wednesday November 1st, 2023. (Photo by Sofia Aldinio for The Washington Post)

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LEWISTON, ME - November 01: Members of the Lewiston Coaching Staff support each other during a moment of silence to honor the victims and families on Wednesday November 1st, 2023. (Photo by Sofia Aldinio for The Washington Post)

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LEWISTON, ME - November 01: Referees gather before the annual Battle of the Bridge Football Game at Lewiston High School, Maine on Wednesday November 1st, 2023. (Photo by Sofia Aldinio for The Washington Post)

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LEWISTON, ME - November 01: Cheerleaders prepare to go on the field to entertain the crowd, Lewiston, Maine on Wednesday November 1st, 2023. (Photo by Sofia Aldinio for The Washington Post)

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LEWISTON, ME - November 01: Cheerleaders entertain the crowd during the opening half of the game at Lewiston High School on Wednesday November 1st, 2023. (Photo by Sofia Aldinio for The Washington Post)

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LEWISTON, ME - November 01: The community gathers to honor victims and watch Wednesday’s annual Battle of the Bridge game at Lewiston High School on Wednesday November 1st, 2023. (Photo by Sofia Aldinio for The Washington Post)

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LEWISTON, ME - November 01: Lewiston fans celebrate a Lewiston Blue Devils touchdown during the annual Battle of the Bridge game at Lewiston High School on Wednesday November 1st, 2023. (Photo by Sofia Aldinio for The Washington Post)

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The Washington Post - Grieving and angry, Maine residents demand change after mass killing

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Nov 13, 2023

A story about what people would like to see change after the mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine. Part of the story was the annual Battle of the Bridge football game between Lewiston and Auburn’s Edward Little High School where hundreds of first responders from the Lewiston/Auburn community were recognized for their heroic efforts following the mass shooting in the community. It was beautiful to witness the joy and excitement in the people after the mass shooting. I hope this brought a sense of community between these two cities that are next to each other, and a step forward to find some peace.

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Grieving and angry, Maine residents demand change after mass killing
Forget thoughts and prayers. Residents are demanding less access to guns, more access to mental health services and a “playbook” to help prevent the next threat.
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