Police took Kenneth Cordwell of Windham into custody after being called to a home for a report of domestic violence.
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Posted inTimes Record
Midcoast domestic violence nonprofit sees increased need during pandemic
During the pandemic, the average length of time a victim would need emergency shelter increased 2,100%.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Insight: Breaking the silence on domestic violence in Maine
Artists and poets are filling store windows in downtown Belfast with work on the theme ‘Love/Not Love.’
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Maine communities have a responsibility to act against domestic violence
If someone is experiencing abuse, each of us can support them. Likewise, each of us can be a point of accountability for someone who abuses their partner.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Maine’s supreme court rejects Noah Gaston’s appeal of his murder conviction
The justices also dismissed the former Windham man’s contention that court restrictions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic unfairly affected his sentencing hearing.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine should strictly enforce gun prohibitions to prevent domestic violence deaths, report says
The latest report of a state panel that monitors domestic abuse homicides focuses attention on efforts to keep firearms out of the hands of abusers.
Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-eds, Opinion
The View From Here: Giving Maine’s domestic abusers a chance to change
Challenging the beliefs that lead to family violence is a job for everyone.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: Owning up to our addiction to guns
The first step to recovery is admitting that you have a problem, and we do.
Posted inBill Nemitz, Local & State, Op-eds, Opinion
Speak up, Maine men: Domestic violence is nothing to keep silent about
Hundreds turned out Friday in York to mourn yet another abuse victim. Most, by far, were women.
Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-eds, Opinion
The View From Here: With domestic abuse, we are all witnesses
It’s everyone’s responsibility to speak up when they suspect partner violence, no matter how awkward that may be.