All intimate-partner violence takes a toll, and stopping it requires seeing it for what it is.
domestic violence
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Maine Compass: Community accountability is key to ending domestic violence
Abuse will escalate if people who know and care about abusers excuse their behavior or try to ‘avoid taking sides.’
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: Mainers are in danger without Violence Against Women Act
There is no shame in being a victim of domestic abuse, but there are plenty of people who should be ashamed for causing or enabling it.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Portland man pleads guilty to murder for strangling his girlfriend to death
Gregory Vance, 62, will be sentenced in December for killing Patricia Grassi, with a plea agreement capping his prison term at 35 years.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Candlelight vigil held for Waterville woman allegedly slain by boyfriend
About 50 people attended an evening ceremony Sunday night in memory of Melissa Sousa, the 29-year-old mother of twin 8-year-old daughters who was allegedly killed by her longtime boyfriend, Nicholas Lovejoy.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Don’t let children be forgotten victims of domestic violence
The long-term affects of witnessing abuse are clear and must be addressed.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Economic abuse is domestic violence
Federal consumer protection laws should not be used to enable abusers who weaponize credit.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Politics
New Maine law to protect abuse survivors’ finances is illegal, credit agencies say in lawsuit
The agencies also challenge a new state law that limits the reporting of medical debt.
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
Some hiccups on Maine native’s cross-country hike – but she delivers a message
Deirdre Fournier started hiking the American Discovery Trail in April to raise awareness of domestic violence.
Posted inBill Nemitz, Local & State, News, Op-Eds, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: She lived a lie for decades – until the day she set herself free
Trapped under a cloud of domestic violence for 43 years, Mary Lou Smith, now 79, says it’s never too late to seek help.