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Lewiston, Maine bowling alley reopens after deadliest mass shooting in Maine's history, six months later. Owners express nervous hope for the future. Community support evident as the establishment welcomes back patrons, aiming to move forward.

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After a tragic mass shooting in October 2023, which left three people dead and another person injured at the "Just In Time" bowling alley in Lewiston, Maine, the establishment has gone through renovations and an emotional journey. Despite the trauma, the owners and the community were determined to restore the bowling alley's operations [1][2][3].

Six months after the devastating incident, "Just In Time" bowling alley reopened its doors in May 2024. The mayor of Lewiston and community members attended the reopening, showing support and resilience in the face of tragedy. The owners expressed hope for a fresh start and were grateful for the outpouring of support they had received. They aimed to create a safe space for people to come together and enjoy bowling once again [4][5][6].

The reopening of the bowling alley garnered attention not just locally, but nationally and even internationally, with media outlets covering the event as a symbol of healing and perseverance. Various news organizations reported on the emotional reopening of the establishment, highlighting the courage of the owners and the community to move forward after enduring Maine's deadliest mass shooting [7][8][9][10][11][12][13].

While the memories of the tragic shooting still lingered, the reopening of the bowling alley signified a step towards healing and reclaiming a sense of normalcy in the community. Through support and solidarity, the bowling alley aimed to serve as a beacon of hope and resilience for residents of Lewiston and beyond after facing such a heartbreaking event [14].

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Maine bowling alley reopens 6 months after state's deadliest mass shooting

CBS News - 14 days ago - A Lewiston, Maine bowling alley, where eight people were killed during the state's deadliest mass shooting last October, reopened Friday.

https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/lewiston-maine-bowling-alley-reopens-mass-shooting-october-2023/

Maine Bowling Alley Reopens 6 Months After Mass Shooting: 'The Community Has Been Phenomenal'

People - 14 days ago - A Maine bowling alley where the state's deadliest mass shooting occurred has reopened six months after the attack.

https://people.com/maine-bowling-alley-reopens-6-months-after-mass-shooting-8643484

Lewiston bowling alley reopens 6 months after Maine shootings

News Nation - 15 days ago - A Lewiston bowling alley is reopening with community support six months after Maine’s deadliest shooting.

https://www.newsnationnow.com/crime/lewiston-bowling-alley-reopens/

Bowling alley in deadly Maine mass shooting reopens to public

wcvb - 15 days ago - "We just decided to go for it, made a lot of changes. We did want we wanted to do: change everything but keep it home."

https://www.wmtw.com/article/owners-of-just-in-time-recreation-nervous-hopeful-ahead-of-fridays-reopening/60680332

Maine bowling alley reopens 6 months after state's deadliest mass shooting

NY Post - 15 days ago - The makeover of the bowling alley includes a new scoring system and many tributes, including a table featuring pictures of the eight who died at Just-In-Time, and bowling pins with the names of the…

https://nypost.com/2024/05/03/us-news/maine-bowling-alley-reopens-6-months-after-lewiston-mass-shooting/