The Lewiston MAINEiacs are hosting a “Lewiston Strong” night, one of a number of events being held to honor those impacted by the Lewiston mass shooting, which happened on Oct. 25, 2023.Anyone who wears Lewiston gear or blue clothing will receive free admission for Thursday’s game against the Connecticut Chiefs at The Colisée.The MAINEiacs are hoping to pack the stands and showcase the strength of the community.”Our program is really trying to turn this program into being a community-based program, and not being strangers and being involved,” said MAINEiacs head coach Caleb Labrie. “Really trying to do everything to, one, honor the victims and also show the community that we want to be here and impactful in any way we can be, and helpful in any way we can be.”Lewiston’s game against the Connecticut Chiefs starts at 7 p.m.A public gathering of remembrance will be held at 4 p.m. Friday at the Longley Bridge. “We Remember” signs will be available, along with a sign-making station, candles and remembrance bags. Participants are encouraged to stand together, or to drive by and honk in support.Commemorative garden plantings will be held Saturday in Lewiston and Sunday in Auburn. More information is available on the One Lewiston website.The hockey game is one of four events being held at The Colisée over the next several days. A Lewiston Strong cornhole tournament is scheduled for Friday night, country musician Frankie Ballard will play a concert Saturday night and the Lewiston Police Department will play against a team made up of Boston Bruins alumni Sunday afternoon.

LEWISTON, Maine —

The Lewiston MAINEiacs are hosting a “Lewiston Strong” night, one of a number of events being held to honor those impacted by the Lewiston mass shooting, which happened on Oct. 25, 2023.

Anyone who wears Lewiston gear or blue clothing will receive free admission for Thursday’s game against the Connecticut Chiefs at The Colisée.

The MAINEiacs are hoping to pack the stands and showcase the strength of the community.

“Our program is really trying to turn this program into being a community-based program, and not being strangers and being involved,” said MAINEiacs head coach Caleb Labrie. “Really trying to do everything to, one, honor the victims and also show the community that we want to be here and impactful in any way we can be, and helpful in any way we can be.”

Lewiston’s game against the Connecticut Chiefs starts at 7 p.m.

A public gathering of remembrance will be held at 4 p.m. Friday at the Longley Bridge. “We Remember” signs will be available, along with a sign-making station, candles and remembrance bags. Participants are encouraged to stand together, or to drive by and honk in support.

Commemorative garden plantings will be held Saturday in Lewiston and Sunday in Auburn. More information is available on the One Lewiston website.

The hockey game is one of four events being held at The Colisée over the next several days. A Lewiston Strong cornhole tournament is scheduled for Friday night, country musician Frankie Ballard will play a concert Saturday night and the Lewiston Police Department will play against a team made up of Boston Bruins alumni Sunday afternoon.