Survivors of domestic abuse joined Gov. Mills at the State House on July 25 for a ceremonial signing of a bill to protect victims from repeat offenders.
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Guns for domestic abusers, agency power next up at Supreme Court
Here are the cases to watch.
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Breaking the silence: Finding Our Voices event sheds light on ways to stop domestic violence
Domestic violence survivors encourage others to speak out, lend a helping hand and not judge those going through “absolute hell.”
Posted inTimes Record
Domestic abuse survivors host Freeport event to break silence, spread awareness
The nonprofit Finding Our Voices will host a public discussion about the experience of domestic abuse survivors at the Freeport Community Library at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 10.
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Finding Our Voices hosts community conversation on domestic abuse
A May 10 event in Freeport featuring eight survivors is designed to address misconceptions and stigmas about domestic abuse.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Augusta police failed to identify themselves until last seconds in 2019 shooting of man
The Maine Deadly Force Review Panel, created the same year as the Augusta incident, recommends officers identify themselves as police officers loudly when knocking at someone’s door.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Federal appeals court strikes down domestic violence gun law
The ruling is the latest domino to fall after the U.S. Supreme Court’s conservative majority set new standards for reviewing the nation’s gun laws.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: Not a love story
Just as domestic abuse in real life is everywhere, but hidden in the shadows, so it is on TV, as well as in movies, songs and books. Open your eyes, and you will see.
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Poems of female agency and survival anchor Cate Marvin’s fourth collection
Amid the harrowing themes, several poems center on loving mother-daughter bonds.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Former Kennebec County sheriff’s deputy indicted on sexual assault, domestic violence charges
Daniel R. Ross, 29, is accused of sexually assaulting and threatening a woman. He has been fired and remains jailed.