Fire departments in Androscoggin County buy bulletproof vests [Video]

LEWISTON, Maine — October month marks one year since the Lewiston mass shooting. Families and survivors are adjusting to their new realities, while having constant reminders that their lives will never quite be the same. In addition to those directly impacted, emergency first responders and medical personnel also experienced things the night of Oct. 25 no one ever should.

Over the last year, people and businesses have rallied together to show their support for the community, including the Maine-based brand Poland Spring.

Poland Spring donated $150,000 to six communities in Androscoggin County, including Lewiston, to help buy their fire departments nearly 140 bulletproof vests in the wake of the Lewiston shooting.

With the donation, the Lewiston Fire Department bought 75, the Auburn Fire Department purchased 21, and Lisbon, Poland, Durham, and Turner departments each bought …