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.

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.

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.

Our View: Economic abuse is domestic violence

Federal consumer protection laws should not be used to enable abusers who weaponize credit.

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.

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.

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.

Portland organization gets funding to help victims of domestic violence

Family of North Waterboro woman stunned by her murder

Members of Christal Denis' family, including her mother and 3 adult children, are at a loss for why the woman's husband, Christopher Denis, would kill her and then take his own life.

Our View: Tribal courts should get assault cases

Native crime victims can be better protected by tribal courts without violating non-Native defendants' rights.