A shopper loads groceries into her car at a Hannaford’s grocery store in Auburn, Maine, Friday, Dec. 16, 2011. Hannaford Supermarkets is urging customers to return all ground beef with a sell-by date of Dec. 17 or earlier because it may contain salmonella, a potentially deadly virus. Ten people have gotten sick, four of them from Maine. All 10 said they purchased Hannaford beef between Oct. 12 and Nov. 20, according to Hannaford spokespeople. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
SOURCE: Robert F. Bukaty
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LEWISTON, Maine —
More than a half dozen Maine Hannaford grocery stores will remain closed on Friday amid the ongoing manhunt for Robert Card following Wednesday night’s mass shootings at a restaurant and bowling alley in Lewiston.
In a written statement, Hannaford said its stores in Auburn, Brunswick (Cooks Corner), Brunswick (Elm Street), Lewiston, Mechanic Falls, Topsham and Turner will remain closed until further notice.
“We are closely monitoring this evolving situation, and our stores are continuing to follow all shelter in place advisories and guidance from law enforcement,” the statement from the company, said.
“Our hearts, thoughts and prayers remain with all Mainers – and especially the Lewiston and Auburn communities – as we continue to process the devastating impacts of this tragedy,” the company said.
“We cannot overstate the sadness we feel as a result of this tragic event,” the statement said. “Hannaford has deep roots in Maine, and we feel a very strong connection to each and every community in this state.”
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