LEWISTON — A new emergency shelter for victims and survivors of sex-trafficking and exploitation — considered the first of its kind in Maine — was celebrated by local and state agencies and law enforcement Thursday as an important step for recovery efforts. The program, to be housed at an undisclosed location in Androscoggin County, will provide […]
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Poliquin looks to assist rural domestic violence victims
Two U.S. House members — a Maine Republican and a Texas Democrat — are teaming up to push a new measure that would make it easier for some women in rural areas who are victims of domestic violence to access safe housing. U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin, who represents Maine’s 2nd District, said adding the rural […]
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Fairfield man accused of stalking former girlfriend in Industry
INDUSTRY — A Fairfield man was arrested early Thursday when a deputy responded to a report of a disturbance on Time Square Road. A person reported at about 12:24 a.m. that Mitchel MacArthur was in his driveway threatening him and refusing to leave, Franklin County Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. wrote in an email. “It was […]
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Paul LePage urges people to report suspected child abuse
AUGUSTA (AP) — Maine’s governor is urging people to report suspected child abuse in the wake of the high-profile deaths of two young girls. At a news conference Tuesday, Republican Gov. Paul LePage said anyone who suspects child abuse should speak up, especially doctors, teachers and other people who are required by law to report possible […]
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Condemn behavior that diminishes women and men
Another startling revelation in the news. Another accusation, admission or denial of sexual abuse. There is dizzying awe at recent, vile revelations of gender inequalities, assault and sexual discrimination among celebrities, politicians and public figures. We learn only now the depth of the horror that has existed for decades in social silence. Of course, it […]
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White House fails on domestic violence issue
I am a child of domestic violence. As a boy, I couldn’t fall asleep until I heard my father return from his nocturnal ramblings. I’d listen hard, trying to gauge his mood from the tone of his voice, trying to determine if it was safe to close my eyes. Some nights, it was. Other nights, […]
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David Sorensen’s ex-wife in hiding after he resigns from White House
Jessica Corbett is in hiding. The 32-year-old ex-wife of a White House speechwriter she accused of domestic violence says she’s humiliated and hoping her life can return to normal soon. Speaking on the phone from an undisclosed location outside of Maine, the Portland resident talked to the Press Herald at length Sunday about how she […]
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Blanket drive helps children hurt by domestic violence
Dominic Ferry, 12, right, and his mother were once victims of domestic violence. His grandfather, Don Ferry, left, rescued his grandson and his daughter from domestic violence when Dominic was 2, and have been helping other victims since. (Daryn Slover/Sun Journal) POLAND — When he was younger, Dominic Ferry he saw his mother get punched […]
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Auburn man found guilty in federal court of having gun
PORTLAND — An Auburn man was convicted Wednesday in federal court on a gun charge after a domestic violence conviction. Willie Richard Minor, 58, was found guilty of possession of a firearm after having been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence after a two-day trial in U.S. District Court in Portland, according to […]
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Phillips man pleads guilty to assaulting partner
FARMINGTON — A Phillips man pleaded guilty Thursday to hitting his domestic partner’s head against a wall and choking her Feb. 4 at a residence they shared in Wilton. Joel Thompson, 43, entered guilty pleas to a Class B charge of aggravated assault and a Class D charge of domestic violence assault in Franklin County […]