• Published

  August 8, 2023

  Massachusetts man indicted on charges he assaulted woman at Winthrop campsite

  William J. Heil IV, 46, allegedly beat and strangled a Winthrop woman and is facing aggravated assault and domestic violence charges.

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  August 6, 2023
  

  Maine Voices: Norway woman’s slaying shows what we don’t get about domestic violence

  We still ask, ‘Why did she stay?’ but we don’t demand an answer to the question, ‘Why did he do it?’

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  July 30, 2023
  

  Gov. Mills signs bill to protect domestic abuse victims

  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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  July 2, 2023
  

  Guns for domestic abusers, agency power next up at Supreme Court

  Here are the cases to watch.

• Published

  May 3, 2023

  Gardiner man arrested on charges he assaulted 91-year-old

  David F. Dineen, 59, was charged following a Kennebec County Sheriff's Office investigation into alleged elder abuse.

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• Published

  April 6, 2023
  

  Safe Voices unveils new shelter in Farmington

  Safe Voices, a non-profit organization that shelters and supports victims of domestic violence, sex trafficking and exploitation, opened a freshly renovated shelter in Farmington.

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  February 9, 2023
  

  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.

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  February 3, 2023
  

  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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  February 2, 2023
  

  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.

• Published

  January 18, 2023
  

  Industry man taken into custody after standoff

  A man inside a house on Taylor Road is accused of assaulting a woman and shooting a gun, but not at the woman.

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