The Maine Legislature is poised to grant subpoena powers to the special commission investigating the mass shooting in Lewiston that left 18 dead.
Both the House and the Senate gave initial approval to a subpoena powers bill on Thursday, setting the measure up for final passage likely this week.
The independent commission investigating the October mass shooting has, in recent weeks, heard from police as well as family members of victims. But the commission wants subpoena powers in order to obtain confidential records or compel testimony from witnesses.
This could be particularly important when it comes to learning more about gunman Robert Card’s psychiatric condition and how the U.S. Army Reserve handled concerns about his mental state in the months before the shooting.
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The Army is conducting its own internal investigation. But the director of Maine’s independent commission told lawmakers last month that they were running into “issues” getting information from the Army.
The commission is slated to hear this Thursday from officials at the Maine State Police, which led the two-day manhunt for Card before he was found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Max McClung scored 12 of his 33 points in the fourth quarter, and the Windy City Bulls went on a 15-2 run in the fourth quarter to pull away for a 121-106 win over the Maine Celtics in an NBA G League game Friday night at the Portland Expo.
Kevin Knox II added 30 points, 21 in the second half.
Amari Williams led the Celtics with 26 points, nine rebounds and eight assists. Jalen Bridges made six 3-pointers and finished with 22 points, but the Celtics dropped to 2-8 in their last 10 games. Maine has lost four straight games at the Expo.
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A collective of environmental, arts and Indigenous-led organizations is collaborating to produce We Are the Watershed, a two-day event aimed at reconnecting humans with nature and revitalizing the health of waterways, estuaries, and the bay in Peskotomuhkatikuk (traditional Passamaquoddy territory). Events, including theatrical performances, music, culinary experiences and an exhibition of submitted artwork, will be held on May 1 and 2 at Eastport Arts Center (EAC). A publication of written and visual works will also be released with proceeds to support conservation efforts and spreading awareness of their impacts.
Submissions sought: Written and visual works are currently sought from artists and creatives on both sides of the border across Peskotomuhkatikuk for the publication, which will be sold by donation at the May event. Proceeds from the sale will be dedicated to related community-building efforts, public engagement, and continued restoration efforts. The deadline for digital submission for the publication is April 1.
Physical works can be dropped off at EAC Sunday, April 26 between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to be a part of the exhibition, which will run May 1 through 15. Artists under 18 will receive 100% of the proceeds if they opt to put their pieces up for sale during the exhibit, which will run May 1 through May 15. Artists over 18 will receive 70% of the proceeds with the remainder going toward promoting awareness of and supporting conservation efforts for the Passamaquoddy Bay.
The Eastport Arts Center
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