In 2006, Maine police recorded 5,459 domestic assaults. Seven of the 22 homicides that year were the result of domestic violence.
September 2013
Posted inCommunity
Event set to help victims of violence
FAIRFIELD — A Community craft and vendor fair is set for 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at Kennebec Valley Community College to help raise awareness about domestic violence. Local politicians are encouraged to come and speak about their views and how they plan to address this issue.
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Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
30 minutes a good trade for children’s happiness
On many occasions in the past, the United Bikers Toy Run has been stopped and held for emergency situations.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Article insulting to those who receive Social Security
I read an article the other day that was very insulting to me and millions of other people who receive Social Security.
Posted inCommunity
Morse Mountain Beach trip planned
FARMINGTON — A day trip is set for 10:15 a.m. Saturday at Morse Mountain Beach. All bikers should meet at the UMF Fitness & Recreation Center for a trip to visit the Bates’ Morse Mountain Conservation Area in Phippsburg. A two-mile hike on a fire road to a beach is planned. Bring water and pack lunch. There will be no public facilities at the beach. Closed-toed shoes are required.
Posted inOpinion
GEORGE SMITH: Expect to be surprised as slate for 2nd District race solidifies
THERE’S LIKELY TO be a surprise winner in one of the crowded primaries in Maine’s 2nd District congressional race. It was like musical chairs for a while, with many wishful candidates moving around the vacancy left by Mike Michaud, hoping to be the last one seated when the music stopped for good.
Posted inCommunity
UMF golf scramble planned for Sunday
FARMINGTON — Fitness and Recreation Center’s fourth annual golf tournament will begin at 10 a.m. Sunday at Turner Highlands, an 18-hole golf course. The tournament is intended to be recreational, all abilities are welcome. The format is a fun scramble with shotgun start.
Posted inCommunity
Family history website available
PALERMO — Ancestry.com, which operates a network of genealogical and historical record websites, is available on all computers at the Palermo Community Library. The pulic is invited to use it, free of charge.
Posted inCommunity
Fall cemetery cleanup planned for Oct. 15
OAKLAND — Fall cleanup in all Oakland cemeteries will start Tuesday, Oct. 15. Prior to this date organizers ask that all summer artificial flowers, vases, baskets and other items be removed. After Oct. 15, personnel will dispose of all items left behind.