Overview
- Gov. Janet Mills ordered U.S. and Maine flags lowered statewide from sunrise to sunset on Saturday to honor victims and survivors.
- Residents gathered Friday on the Longley Bridge with candles and “We Remember” signs, followed by Saturday moments of silence at 6:56 p.m. and 7:08 p.m.
- Community events included a Lewiston Strong cornhole tournament, a Saturday night concert at the Colisée, and a Sunday hockey game featuring Bruins alumni.
- “I Love You” gardens were planted in Lewiston and Auburn as lasting spaces for reflection, with organizers highlighting the tribute to members of the deaf community.
- Survivors and families shared ongoing trauma and recovery stories, as separate legal claims refiled in late September continue against the U.S. Army, the Defense Department and Keller Army Community Hospital.