domestic violence
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PublishedNovember 27, 2023
Police identify victims of Denmark double homicide
Michael Willett, 69, of Denmark and Aremean Mayo, 93, were found dead on Saturday in the home they shared with Tzara Jones, 53, who has been charged with 2 counts of murder.
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PublishedOctober 25, 2023
Bail set for Illinois man accused of attempting to strangle wife at Farmington motel
Cesar J. Vergara, 28, who is prohibited from having contact with the victim, could be released on either $15,000 bail or agree to pay $7,500 with a supervised release agreement, according the the court.
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PublishedOctober 13, 2023
Commentary: It’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month. It’s up to all of us to do something.
In coverage of domestic violence rampages, officials invariably say there is no threat to the public. They are wrong. The impact can be felt throughout Maine communities.
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PublishedSeptember 6, 2023
Former Kennebec County deputy headed for jury trial on charges he assaulted wife, threatened to shoot child
Daniel Ross of West Gardiner is accused of over a dozen crimes. Jury selection is scheduled to begin in October.
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PublishedAugust 6, 2023
Maine Voices: Norway woman’s slaying shows what we don’t get about domestic violence
We still ask, ‘Why did she stay?’ but we don’t demand an answer to the question, ‘Why did he do it?’
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PublishedAugust 6, 2023
Two Maine authors turn their life stories into novels in verse
'The Road to After' and 'The Name She Gave Me' draw on the writers' own circumstances, as they grew up in — and found their way out of — dysfunctional families.
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PublishedJuly 30, 2023
Gov. Mills signs bill to protect domestic abuse victims
Survivors of domestic abuse joined Gov. Mills at the State House on July 25 for a ceremonial signing of a bill to protect victims from repeat offenders.
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PublishedJuly 2, 2023
Guns for domestic abusers, agency power next up at Supreme Court
Here are the cases to watch.
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PublishedMay 15, 2023
Breaking the silence: Finding Our Voices event sheds light on ways to stop domestic violence
Domestic violence survivors encourage others to speak out, lend a helping hand and not judge those going through "absolute hell."
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PublishedMay 7, 2023
Domestic abuse survivors host Freeport event to break silence, spread awareness
The nonprofit Finding Our Voices will host a public discussion about the experience of domestic abuse survivors at the Freeport Community Library at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 10.
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