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Opinion: Domestic violence in Maine is out of hand
There is now a new Violence Prevention Office in Maine. This state office is charged with coordinating and promoting “effective efforts to reduce violence.” A six-paragraph announcement in December ...
35 homicides were recorded in Maine in 2024
New numbers from the Maine Department of Public Safety show there were 35 recorded homicides in Maine in 2024.
Milford man found guilty of kidnapping, trying to murder his girlfriend with a hammer
A Milford man has been found guilty of aggravated attempted murder, elevated aggravated assault, domestic violence aggravated ...
8 Investigates: Some domestic violence victims in Maine say they weren't notified before their abuser got out of jail
Investigates: Some domestic violence victims in Maine say they weren't notified before their abuser got out of jail ...
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These domestic violence victims weren't notified before their abusers got out of jail
In Maine, the state is required to notify domestic violence victims before their abusers are released from jail, but 8 ...
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Rally to be held to support funding for victims' services in Maine
A rally in support of funding victims' services in Maine will be held at the State House in Augusta on Tuesday.
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Millions of dollars coming to Maine to support housing for homeless, domestic violence survivors
Sen. Susan Collins says Maine will benefit from more than $22 million set aside for homeless services. Sen. Collins announced ...
Funding shortfalls leave Maine victim services at risk
Organizations supporting crime victims in Maine say state lawmakers must act to close a critical funding gap created by ...
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Some domestic violence victims say they weren’t notified before their abuser got out of jail
AUGUSTA, Maine (WMTW) — In Maine, the state is required to notify domestic violence victims before their abusers are released from jail, but 8 Investigates found that some victims are being kept ...