In the wake of prevalent mass shootings in this country, we all too often hear sentiments that suggest that now is not the time for change or discussion. It’s too soon. Not the right time. That now is the time for thoughts and prayers. And although time for mourning and reflection and remembering those who […]
domestic violence
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Military must help to deny guns to domestic abusers
The following editorial appears on Bloomberg View: America’s extraordinary gun violence is enabled by a lack of both laws and responsibility. In a small but significant way, bipartisan legislation proposed by Sens. Jeff Flake and Martin Heinrich seeks to address both failings. A record of domestic violence is a frequent denominator in cases of gun […]
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Would electronic monitoring of Robert Burton have prevented Stephanie Gebo’s death?
Robert Burton, center, listens to the guilty verdicts being read alongside his attorneys, Zachary Brandmeir, left, and Hunter Tzovarras, at Penobscot Judicial Center in Bangor on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017. Robert Burton’s history of domestic violence officially began in July 2000 when he reportedly used duct tape on the wrists and mouth of a girlfriend […]
Posted inFranklin, sj-web
Farmington man faces domestic violence charges
FARMINGTON — A Farmington man was charged with domestic violence and endangering the welfare of a child, after police responded to a 911 hangup call late Saturday on Dutch Drive, according to police reports. There was a child in the residence, police secretary Bonnie Pomeroy said Monday reading from officers’ reports. When police arrived they […]
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Domestic violence vigil held in Lewiston and Auburn
Melissa Stevens of Lewiston center, is comforted by her daughter, Angelina McHenry, 12, Monday night at Veterans Memorial Park in Lewiston as they listen to stories about domestic violence. Stevens, a survivor of domestic violence, and several dozen other survivors, officials and supporters gathered at Festival Plaza in Auburn where several speakers addressed the crowd […]
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Friends to hold vigil for Jay woman killed in home
LIVERMORE FALLS — Friends of Wendy Douglass will hold a candle light vigil on Sunday night to help them “honor and remember” their friend “who lost her life to domestic violence” on Tuesday. The vigil will start at 8 p.m. at Food City, where Douglass’ worked as produce manager, on Main Street/Route 4 in Livermore Falls. […]
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Safe Voices’ Walk to End Domestic Violence scheduled for June 3
LEWISTON — Safe Voices will hold its annual 5K Walk/Run to End Domestic Violence on Saturday, June 3. The organization will once again partner with Bates College to continue expanding the event and provide participants with an exciting course. The event’s goal is to spread awareness about domestic abuse and engage the community in supporting […]
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Safe Voices seeks volunteers to help staff its 24-hour domestic violence helpline
LEWISTON — Safe Voices, the domestic violence resource center for Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties, has a few seats open for the next Volunteer Helpline Training, which starts on Monday, June 12. The Safe Voices helpline is usually the first contact a person makes with Safe Voices when they are looking for support and services […]
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Wilton man indicted in sexual assault
FARMINGTON – A Wilton man accused in February of sexually assaulting and choking a woman was indicted Thursday on related charges. Joel R. Thompson, 42, was indicted on a Class A charge of gross sexual assault and a Class B aggravated assault that involved strangulation. He was also indicted on misdemeanor charges of domestic violence […]
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Important for victims of domestic violence to know help is available
Each year, approximately half of the homicides in Maine are related to domestic violence, and while most of us are aware that this is an issue that impacts our communities, we don’t always see the many forms domestic violence can take. Many people automatically think of the dynamics between two spouses or dating partners. We […]