Advocates said they could meet only a fraction of the demand for emergency housing, with only 14% of eligible clients receiving shelter statewide.
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With federal funding in doubt, Maine’s domestic violence resource centers freeze hiring
Resource centers around the state have frozen hiring and are operating understaffed in anticipation of funding shortfalls.
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Maine crime victims could lose ‘safety net’ of services without major state investment
Resources like 24-hour hotlines, emergency shelters and legal advocacy could all be at risk if Maine doesn’t figure out how to make up for millions lost in federal funding for victim services.
Posted inTimes Record
Domestic abuse survivors speak up in memory of mother, daughter killed in Bath
Jennifer Bailey’s best friend was one of many speakers to share their stories about domestic abuse to shine a light about its warning signs.
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Midcoast events to honor mother and daughter killed in Bath
The nonprofit Finding Our Voices will host events including an art show, march, panel and 5K run in Brunswick and Bath next weekend to benefit domestic violence prevention.
Posted inMaine, News
Too many Mainers are going through ‘life-changing’ civil cases without attorneys, legal aid providers say
Seven legal organizations who help Mainers with urgent civil legal matters are asking lawmakers to pass a $15.9 million 2-year emergency bill.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Man indicted in death of wife, attack on his mother in Readfield
In addition to a charge of killing his wife, a Kennebec County grand jury indicted Samuel Whittemore, 34, of aggravated attempted murder for the attack on his mother.
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Maine lawmaker accused of trying to strangle wife pleads not guilty to domestic violence charges
Rep. Lucas Lanigan, R-Sanford, is now representing himself in the criminal case and said he would only take a plea deal if it includes dismissing his charges.
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Sidney woman says she killed her son, 14, on orders from God
Megan McDonald, 39, told police in December that God had chosen her for a murder-suicide and her son, Quincy, needed to be sacrificed, according to a police affidavit.
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Sidney woman indicted on murder charge in death of 14-year-old boy
Megan McDonald, 39, is accused of killing Quincy McDonald, who is believed to be her son.