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Lewiston's Youth Violence Crisis and Response | Portland Maine News
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Lewiston, Maine, is on high alert as youth violence surges—12 of 19 shootings in six months involved teens, with seven repeat offenders. City leaders are rolling out a bold, multi-pronged response: police are stepping up with overtime funding and new patrols, while the city administrator pushes for state-level reforms to overhaul juvenile justice and youth incarceration. With community trust at stake and staffing shortfalls mounting, this coordinated effort aims to rebuild safety and unity from the ground up.
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