Safe Voices
Kelley Glidden: Creating a culture where abuse is not tolerated
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and recent tragic events have been a sobering reminder of the way this issue touches so many in our community. The death of Laudrinha Kubeloso was a needless loss for her friends, family and community, and the sad fact is that for every case of domestic violence that makes […]
Domestic Violence Awareness Month begins today
FARMINGTON — Safe Voices will provide opportunities for the community to become more aware and show support for survivors of domestic abuse during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, beginning Wednesday. Carmen Blandin Tarleton, one of the world’s first face transplant patients, will talk about her experience with domestic violence from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 1 […]
Jane Morrison: An explosion of debate on domestic violence
There has been an abundance of media coverage in the past weeks concerning Ray Rice, domestic violence and the penalties he’s received from the NFL and the Baltimore Ravens. There was public outrage at a two-game suspension, which led to a reversal in approach by the NFL and the Ravens. Rice’s contract with the Ravens […]
Blues festival kicks off in Minot
MINOT — At first, it appeared as though Ken Wood was going to be perfectly mellow. Then, the band started to play and the 64-year-old Portland man couldn’t contain himself. He began to do a slightly modified version of the twist, right there in the wide-open field of R. E. Hemond Farm. He jabbed his […]
Avon selectman apologizes for remarks at town meeting
AVON — Selectman John Calloway has apologized for a mistake he made at the town meeting March 15. Each year, nonprofit groups ask voters for financial support. At the town meeting, Avon residents decided against supporting groups that receive Franklin County funding. Calloway, also a member of the county Budget Committee, said voters should not […]
Safe Voices holds helpline training for volunteers in Franklin County
FARMINGTON — Safe Voices is seeking local volunteers for its 24-hour helpline in Franklin County. Safe Voices is a domestic violence resource center in Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties. Volunteers help staff its 24-hour free and confidential helpline. Training will be held in Room 201 of the Roberts Learning Center at the University of Maine […]
Domestic violence memorial vigil held in Farmington
FARMINGTON — They came to honor those lost to domestic violence, support those who now endure it and celebrate those who have survived it. According to Safe Voices educator Stacie Bourassa, that was the reason a small gathering came to light candles and unite Monday night in Meetinghouse Park during a Domestic Violence Memorial Vigil. […]
Kelley Glidden: Anti-violence message must reach young people
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month — the perfect time to reflect on the importance of prevention in breaking the cycle of violence in families and in our communities. Without addressing the generational cycle of violence and working with young people to encourage healthy behaviors in relationships, we will never achieve lasting change for the […]