BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 27 -- Boston University issued the following news: By Amy Laskowski Just absorb this number--the Lewiston, Maine, mass shooting October 25 was the 565th mass shooting this year, according to the Gun Violence Archive, which defines a mass shooting as an incident in which at least four victims were shot, either injured or killed, not including the shooter. The ongoing backdrop of violence in this country hampers everyone's sense of safety and well-being. While the Di more PR

BRUNSWICK, Maine, Oct. 26 (TNSres) -- Bowdoin College issued the following news: Caitlin Meehye Beach, who graduated in 2010, has won the Smithsonian American Art Museum's annual Charles C. Eldredge Prize for Distinguished Scholarship in American Art. The award recognizes her new book, Sculpture at the Ends of Slavery (University of California Press, 2022), which examines the "intersections between the economic wealth generated by enslavement and the materials, production, and circulation of e more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 27 -- Boston University issued the following news on Oct. 26, 2023: By Molly Callahan In covering a fast-moving tragedy like the mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, on Wednesday night, the most important thing journalists should do is to be up-front with their readers--about what they know, and just as critically, what they don't know, says Brian McGrory, chair of the Boston University College of Communication journalism department and former editor of the Boston Glob more PR

BANGOR, Maine, Oct. 27 -- Husson University issued the following statement on Oct. 26, 2023, by President Robert Clark: * * * Last night in Lewiston, Maine, a senseless tragedy occurred that will leave many families and our state as a whole forever changed. We are devastated and our hearts are with our fellow Mainers affected by this tragic event. Violence is never the answer. We want you to know that at this time, there are no known threats to our campus or the greater Bangor community and n more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, Oct. 27 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following statement on Oct. 26, 2023: * * * In response to the horrific mass shootings that took place Wednesday night in Lewiston, Maine, MDP Chair Bev Uhlenhake and MDP Vice Chair Julian Rogers released the following statement on behalf of the Maine Democratic Party: "Our hearts are with the Lewiston community, the victims, and their families in the face of this unimaginable tragedy. As Mainers, this attack touches us all, and more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, Oct. 26 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following statement on Oct. 25, 2023: * * * Governor Janet Mills tonight released the following statement in response to an active shooter situation in Lewiston: "I am aware of and have been briefed on the active shooter situation in Lewiston. "I urge all people in the area to follow the direction of State and local law enforcement. "I will to continue to monitor the situation and remain in close contact with public safety off more PR

LEWISTON, Maine, Oct. 27 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following news release on Oct. 26, 2023: In an address this morning to Maine people, Governor Janet Mills expressed solidarity with the people of Lewiston and asked Maine people to join her in helping the city to recover from last night's tragedy. Governor Mills was joined by public safety officials including Public Safety Commissioner Mike Sauschuck, who provided an update on the ongoing search for person of interest Robert B.  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 26 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: EXPERTS ADVISORY NOTE: Firearm injury prevention research will be the focus of a national conference next week in Chicago. It is organized by the Research Society for the Prevention of Firearm-Related Harms, of which the University of Michigan is a founding member. University of Michigan experts are available to discuss various aspects of the mass shooting in Maine, from firearm injury prevention to  more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 27 (TNSres) -- The New York State Library issued the following news release: The New York State Library announces its upcoming programming for November, including webinars and events related to history and genealogical services. The following upcoming free programming requires registration and is available in person or offered online, as shown per each listing. Northeast Summit on Climate Adaptation for Library Facilities (Webinar) Wednesday, November 8 9:30 AM - 12 more PR