Bruce W. Tillson Jr., 45, reportedly strangled his then-wife, Jessica L. Tillson, until she lost consciousness, then revived her by pouring beer over her head.
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Posted inLocal & State, Uncategorized
Former partners detail abuse by man sought in death of girlfriend in Acadia
Two women who dated Raymond Lester about a decade ago say he was emotionally and physically abusive. They came forward after Lester was charged in the death of his girlfriend, Nicole Mokeme, 35, last week in Acadia.
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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Brothers’ argument over T-shirt led to shooting death of Wells toddler, police say
Police say that Andrew Huber Young, 19, got in a fight with his brother and was kicked out of the family house, only to return hours later with a gun, firing shots that killed Octavia Huber-Young. She would have turned 2 in July.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Police: Readfield man arrested after allegedly punching woman, breaking facial bones
The victim required immediate eye surgery due to fractured orbital bones and a broken nose from the alleged assault, police said.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Maine’s domestic violence agencies offer resources to people in need
Advocates are among the frontline workers during the pandemic, and their services can be accessed anywhere in the state through a toll-free hotline.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: It’s time to let Mainers decide on equal rights for all
Twenty-six states have already passed some form of an equal rights amendment.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: In mission to end intimate partner violence, VA is here to help
We are committed to giving veterans the support to foster healthy relationships, and we’re working to improve services to veterans who’ve experienced domestic abuse.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Victims of domestic abuse, including Gov. Mills, join campaign to have their stories heard in Augusta area
Mills is among dozens of Maine women participating in the campaign to erase the shame some may feel in being in an abusive relationship.
Posted inLocal & State
Gov. Mills, an abuse survivor, to play role in domestic violence campaign
The Finding Our Voices campaign uses bookmarks and banners to tell the stories of domestic violence survivors.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Maine crime statistics fail to show extent of domestic violence
State Department of Public Safety figures suggest domestic violence assaults have dropped for the sixth year running, but many cases are never reported.