Darkness and hope during shooting spree at Schemengees Bar & Grille

One witness held a dying man as he watched the gunman walk past while shooting patrons.

Prayers offered amid sadness following shooting deaths in Lewiston

During a period of silent prayer at Holy Family Church, worshippers could be seen praying over rosaries, heads bowed. Others with hands folded in prayer. Others simply staring straight ahead.

Three shooting survivors remain in critical condition at Lewiston hospital

Meanwhile, as the families of the victims plan funerals or gather in the hospital, many others around the state came together for public vigils and religious services.

Photos: Gun reform advocates send message

Lewiston mass shootings quiet Maine political campaigns just days before Election Day

Candidates and ballot question activists have fallen silent as the state grapples with the tragedy. With about a week left before Election Day, no one knows if or when politicking will resume.

White House gun violence adviser arrives in Maine to offer support

An official from the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention arrived in Lewiston Sunday night to lend support to the community and ensure federal resources are available.

Victims of Wednesday’s shootings urged to seek free counseling, other services

A Family Assistance Center has been set up by the Maine State Police, Office of the Maine Attorney General, Federal Bureau of Investigation and American Red Cross to provide support for victims and their families.

Video: Watch the remembrance ceremony at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul

The vigil is planned to last about two hours starting at 6 p.m. Sunday.

Tale of a tragedy: How Lewiston joined a list of U.S. communities no one wants to be on

A gunman opened fire at two locations last week, killing 18 people in the worst massacre in Maine's history. He then kept the entire state on edge for two full days before he, too, was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. One nightmare is over, but the recovery has only begun.

Lisbon community mourns those lost in Lewiston attacks

Lisbon held a vigil Saturday night — with many from Lewiston and beyond — for those who died in the shootings at Just-in-Time Recreation and Schemengees Bar & Grille in Lewiston.