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Maine may revitalize program to counsel families of at-risk children

The state’s ‘functional family therapy’ program would hire dozens of new counselors to help families prevent problems.

by The Editorial Board August 27, 2019August 26, 2019

A probation office in Portland does not pose a special risk to children, and it does perform a vital civil function.

Shawna Gatto was found guilty in April of murdering 4-year-old Kendall Chick and was sentenced in June to 50 years in prison.

by Bill Diamond Special to the Press Herald August 1, 2019July 31, 2019

Justice has prevailed in the murder of 4-year-old Kendall Chick. Now the Legislature must act to prevent more child-abuse deaths.

State child welfare officials say the increase was spurred in part by increased awareness following the deaths of 2 girls.

by The Editorial Board July 5, 2019July 4, 2019

Congress cannot show more patience with an administration willing to inflict pain on people who have done us no wrong.

by The Editorial Board June 30, 2019June 28, 2019

The attention the system gets after a high-profile tragedy should not be allowed to fade.

Another 34 deaths that were ruled accidental or of natural causes occurred in homes where abuse or neglect was substantiated.

Gatto was convicted in April of subjecting the girl in her care to what a judge called ‘outrageous, revolting, shocking and brutal’ abuse.

The judge also denies a motion to suppress statements the mother of Marissa Kennedy made to police about daily abuse.