In response to a troubling rise in gun violence among young people, Lewiston’s city council enacts a 10 p.m. curfew aimed at safeguarding the community. This decision comes more than a year after a mass shooting tragically killed 18 people, highlighting an urgent need for proactive measures against ongoing street shootings.
During a recent community meeting, local officials urged parents to search their children’s rooms for firearms and drugs, revealing the alarming prevalence of such issues. With interpreters assisting families who speak Somali, Swahili, Portuguese, and Spanish, authorities emphasize a collective effort to prevent further violence and create a safer environment for the city’s youth.
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