LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — Sunshine and a sense of relief swept through central Maine on Saturday with word that a man who was on the loose for two days after authorities said he killed 18 people had been found dead. Political Cartoons View All 1223 Images“This situation brought that back up in our minds, and brought back all those traumatic feelings. And then we had traumatic feelings now for this new place that we call home,” Brown said. “Our hearts are heavy for everyone involved.”One family of four from southern Maine spent Saturday afternoon handing out flowers to strangers in downtown Lewiston. We’re all making sure we get help for our children and help for ourselves.”___Ramer reporter from Concord, New Hampshire.

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