Rep. Lucas Lanigan, R-Sanford, was accused of assaulting his wife weeks before he was reelected.
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Police seek man accused of choking pregnant partner
Dusty O’Brien is out on bail for a separate domestic violence arrest, according to police.
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Wife of Sanford lawmaker asks judge to drop assault charge
But Assistant District Attorney Linda Holdsworth-Donovan said victims regularly recant and that the state was still pursuing the charges against Rep. Lucas Lanigan.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Domestic violence survivors find a voice in Portland
The nonprofit Finding Our Voices provided a platform for those who have experienced domestic violence to share their stories. It was the first time the touring event has come to Portland.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Notes: Sept. 12
Domestic violence community conversation Local women whose lives were affected by domestic violence will share their stories and lead a community conversation Monday evening, Sept. 16, in the Spruce Room at the Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St. The conversation is part of the statewide “Let’s Talk About It” tour, led by Finding Our Voices, […]
Posted inTimes Record
Healing from domestic violence through garden growth
On Sept. 11, survivors spoke about the healing power of flowers, from anemones in late fall to rhubarb stalks bursting through winter soil.
Posted inNation & World, Olympics, Sports
Ugandan Olympic athlete dies after being set on fire by her partner
Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei has died at a Kenyan hospital where she was being treated for burns over 80% of her body from an attack by her partner.
Posted inMaine
In York County, two-thirds of defendants waiting for lawyers face domestic violence charges
Attorneys and advocates say one of Maine’s busiest court districts is suffering a severe shortage of defense lawyers available for domestic violence cases.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Strong donates $10,000 to domestic abuse awareness group
The 5K race, founded in memory of Matthew Rairdon, raised $36,000 in total, with the remaining $26,000 going to nursing scholarships.
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Supreme Court upholds gun law protecting domestic violence victims
The case had been closely watched for its potential to affect cases in which other gun ownership laws have been called into question.