MINNEAPOLIS — Adrian Peterson was suspended without pay for at least the rest of the season by the NFL on Tuesday. The league said it informed the Minnesota Vikings running back in a letter from Commissioner Roger Goodell that he will not be considered for reinstatement before April 15 for violating the NFL personal conduct […]
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New state law aimed at reducing domestic abuse
A state law set to take effect next year should help determine with greater accuracy how likely domestic violence offenders are to commit new crimes — and it should help protect their victims. The Ontario Domestic Assault Risk Assessment was adopted by Maine lawmakers as a tool to better assess offenders using a 13-question survey […]
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Oxford County collaboration targeting domestic violence, sex assault cases
PARIS — Domestic violence and sexual assault crimes are increasing, but a collaborative effort is targeting prosecutions to increase convictions in Oxford County. Launched in December 2013 through a $781,800 grant to Lewiston-based Safe Voices, law enforcement, prosecutors and community groups in Oxford County are collaborating to increase the number of convictions and bring relief to […]
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Maine receives federal funding to gather data on violent deaths
AUGUSTA — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has awarded almost $1 million to Maine to help pay for gathering data on violent deaths using the National Violent Death Reporting System over the next five years. The grant, which will be disbursed in annual installments of $194,347, will allow the state to accumulate […]
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Farmington man indicted on aggravated assault charge
FARMINGTON — A Franklin County grand jury indicted a Farmington man Tuesday on a charge that he attempted to strangle someone during a domestic incident on Sept. 13. Kenneth W. Imlay, 36, was indicted on a felony charge of aggravated assault and misdemeanor charges of obstructing the reporting of a crime and criminal mischief. Imlay […]
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Candlelight vigil in Dixfield honors domestic violence victims
DIXFIELD — Several residents and police officers from the River Valley area gathered Monday evening at the Dixfield Village Green gazebo for a candlelight vigil to recognize victims of domestic violence. The vigil was organized by Safe Voices, a nonprofit organization that supports those affected by domestic violence in Androscoggin, Oxford and Franklin counties. As […]
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Candlelight vigil remembers victims of abuse
LEWISTON — “My boyfriend, after our breakup, had decided that it was too much to handle, so he wrapped his hands around my neck and tried to gain back control over his life — by squeezing it out of mine.” Tieasha Campbell of Lewiston told her story to a crowd of survivors, supporters and community […]
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Safe Voices hosting annual walk in support of ending domestic violence on Oct. 15
RUMFORD — For the third consecutive year, the Safe Voices organization is hosting a walk at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, in support of ending domestic violence. Diane Gallagher of Safe Voices said Monday that October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, adding that police Chief Stacy Carter and the Oxford County Domestic Violence Task Force […]