Flight Deck, Black Pug and Moderation breweries withdraw from the ‘Taste of Summer’ because of the involvement of controversial concert promoter Alex Gray.
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Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Madrid Township woman pleads not guilty to domestic violence charges
Michelle Wilcox was convicted in federal court of robbing a Kingfield pharmacy of Suboxone in June 2013.
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Posted inMaine, News
Former Maine man accused of having at least 4 wives expected to admit to bigamy
Michael Middleton, 43, who lived most recently in Old Orchard Beach, faces as much as 7 years in prison in New Hampshire and could face charges in other states as well.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Survivors of domestic violence press for $5 million in state support
Dozens rally and testify in support of a bill to fund nonprofit groups that provide support services. It would be the first state funding increase for the programs since 2000.
Posted inMaine, News
Portland police dog tracks domestic violence suspect
George McQuillar, 64, is arrested at his home on Pearl Street.
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
New Sharon man charged in domestic violence case
NEW SHARON — A convicted felon remained in jail Wednesday evening on charges of terrorizing a woman at a home on Main Street and possessing a firearm. Philip Howe, 44, was arrested Tuesday on felony charges of domestic violence terrorizing and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, Franklin County Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. said. […]
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Immigrant women and girls: The silent heroes
In a post-Anita Hill world, the #MeToo Movement has brought to light rampant sexual assaults and violence experienced by women and girls across the world once again. Despite the progress, many women of color continue to suffer in silence. One specific group of women of color who deserve a spotlight in the movement can be […]
Posted inMaine, sj-web
Report cites domestic violence as cause of about half of Maine homicides
AUGUSTA — Almost half of homicides in Maine continue to be caused by domestic violence, a rate that has remained stubbornly level for more than a decade, according to a state report released Tuesday. Of the 37 homicides that were reported from 2016-2017, 16 victims died at the hands of a family member or intimate partner, […]
Posted inRiver Valley
DA: Domestic violence affects "everybody"
MEXICO — The district attorney for Oxford, Franklin and Androscoggin counties told those at a Domestic Violence Memorial Vigil on Monday evening that physical abuse affects “everybody,” regardless of social, educational or economic status. Andrew S. Robinson told about 20 people attending the vigil at the town gazebo that he’s learned much about domestic violence during […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Safe Voices holds domestic violence vigil
Christa Kay tells her story of domestic abuse at the Safe Voices annual domestic violence memorial vigil Monday evening. The event started at Festival Plaza in Auburn and crossed the Longley Bridge into Lewiston. The vigil was part of a statewide effort to kick off Domestic Violence Awareness Month. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal) LEWISTON — The trees at […]