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Standish Mourns Simon: Community Unites for Bus Safety

In Standish, Maine, a heartfelt vigil was held for five-year-old Simon Gonzalez, who was tragically killed by a school bus. The community, including school staff and friends, gathered at the fishing pier, wearing yellow and sharing stories. Simons grandfather is advocating for bus safety changes, and three state lawmakers are drafting a bill for better crossing arms on buses. The community vows to honor Simon by preventing future tragedies.

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