Resources like 24-hour hotlines, emergency shelters and legal advocacy could all be at risk if Maine doesn’t figure out how to make up for millions lost in federal funding for victim services.
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Farmington man tried to kill woman who was ending their relationship, police say
James D. Oakes, 44, of Farmington is charged with attempted murder, reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon and domestic violence assault.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Augusta man sentenced for ‘brutal’ attack on woman
Travon I. Vargas, 23, beat and strangled his girlfriend leaving her so badly bruised that her injuries looked like those seen in homicide cases, the prosecutor said.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Saturday morning 6-hour standoff in Waterville ends in arrest
Police received a call Saturday morning from two Chaplin Street residents that an armed roommate had threatened and assaulted them, leading to a six-hour standoff.
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Too many Mainers are going through ‘life-changing’ civil cases without attorneys, legal aid providers say
Seven legal organizations who help Mainers with urgent civil legal matters are asking lawmakers to pass a $15.9 million 2-year emergency bill.
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Man accused of Readfield slaying committed for mental health treatment
Samuel Whittemore, accused of killing his wife and attacking his mother in February, is to be committed in an effort to restore his mental competency so the criminal case against him can proceed to trial.
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Man indicted in death of wife, attack on his mother in Readfield
In addition to a charge of killing his wife, a Kennebec County grand jury indicted Samuel Whittemore, 34, of aggravated attempted murder for the attack on his mother.
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Man sentenced for attacking woman with chair in Waterville
Justice Daniel Mitchell said prison time for Kevin W. Henderson could increase the chance he’ll commit new crimes, and agrees to suspend most of his three-year sentence.
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Sidney woman says she killed her son, 14, on orders from God
Megan McDonald, 39, told police in December that God had chosen her for a murder-suicide and her son, Quincy, needed to be sacrificed, according to a police affidavit.
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Augusta man indicted on attempted murder charges in Belgrade shooting
Samuel C. Bell, 26, told his mother he was coming to her home to repay a loan, and instead shot her in the head, police said.