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Recreation helps Lewiston find a way forward three years after mass shooting
Recreation and community events have helped survivors and residents return to public life as the Maine Resiliency Center adds support and shared activities.
- Three years after the October 25, 2023, mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, survivors and community members are gathering through recreation to foster healing and reconnect.
- On October 25, 2023, a gunman opened fire at Just-In-Time Recreation and Schemengees Bar and Grille, killing 18 people across the two Lewiston locations.
- The Maine Resiliency Center opened 19 days after the tragedy, organizing game nights and potlucks that serve as impromptu support groups, director Danielle Parent said.
- Owner Justin Juray welcomed the community back to his bowling alley six months after the shooting, with returning visitors practicing their reconnection to public spaces.
- Recovery remains ongoing as survivors navigate emotional impact; Parent stated, "It's something that the people learn to build a life around," emphasizing resilience as a continuous process.
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