The number of all helpline calls, emails, text messages and other contacts received by Maine’s domestic violence support agencies rose 49 percent from April through June last year compared to the same period this year.
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Police: Man damages Pittsfield cruiser, assaults officer while en route to jail
Kristopher M. McWilliams, 31, headbutted Pittsfield Officer Hunter Quinlan and kicked him twice in the chest, according to officials.
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Chesterville man accused of assaulting teenager
Keith Grundy was arrested Sunday on a charge of domestic violence assault.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Advocates: Numbers may not show the real toll COVID-19 is taking on domestic violence victims
Stay-at-home order may limit opportunities to call for help.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Protecting Maine inmates from virus could expose abuse victims to harm
Each release plan must assess how the proposed bail modifications or furlough would affect the safety of a given abuse victim.
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Domestic violence becomes a concern as people shelter at home
Advocates for domestic violence victims say help remains available, even if it is not face-to-face.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Affidavit: Newport man accused of murder opens the door and says, ‘I think I did something bad’
Frederick Allen, 40, pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to murdering his wife, Anielka Allen, 37, on Jan. 9 after her body was found on the bathroom floor of their Newport home.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: For Maine trafficking survivors, a place of safety
The one-year anniversary of the state’s first shelter for sex exploitation and trafficking victims raises awareness of what we can all do to make a difference.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Friends, classmates honor memory of Newport woman
About 50 people gathered to remember Anielka Allen, a 37-year-old student at Beal College who was found dead Jan. 9 at her Newport home.
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Portland man sentenced to 40 years for domestic violence murder
Anthony Leng gets the longest sentence allowed under his plea agreement for shooting his longtime partner, Sokha Khuon, in their house while their sons were at home.