Family, friends, supporters gather on beach in York to mourn Rhonda Pattelena

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Published
April 2, 2021

Family, friends, supporters gather on beach in York to mourn Rhonda Pattelena

About 200 people attend the candlelight vigil for the mother of 3 from Massachusetts a week after she was killed on Short Sands Beach.
Published
March 30, 2021

Court orders mental health evaluation for man charged with killing woman on beach in York

Jeffrey Buchannan is accused of brutally beating Rhonda Pattelena on Short Sands Beach, in view of witnesses and surveillance cameras.
Published
January 2, 2021

Dozens jump in to fight domestic violence

Keeping their distance, a few brave souls braved the ocean for Caring Unlimited's 20th annual Atlantic Plunge on Saturday in Kennebunk.
Published
September 19, 2020

Maine nonprofits get aid for assisting domestic violence victims

Three nonprofit groups that provide services for victims of domestic violence are among the recipients of more than $2.3 million in federal aid in Maine.
Published
August 23, 2020

Domestic violence reports grow significantly as pandemic continues

The number of all helpline calls, emails, text messages and other contacts received by Maine's domestic violence support agencies rose 49 percent from April through June last year compared to the same period this year.
Published
August 9, 2020

Police: Man damages Pittsfield cruiser, assaults officer while en route to jail

Kristopher M. McWilliams, 31, headbutted Pittsfield Officer Hunter Quinlan and kicked him twice in the chest, according to officials.
Published
July 6, 2020

Chesterville man accused of assaulting teenager

Keith Grundy was arrested Sunday on a charge of domestic violence assault.
Published
April 18, 2020

Advocates: Numbers may not show the real toll COVID-19 is taking on domestic violence victims

Stay-at-home order may limit opportunities to call for help.
Published
March 31, 2020

Domestic violence becomes a concern as people shelter at home

Advocates for domestic violence victims say help remains available, even if it is not face-to-face.
Published
January 20, 2020

Friends, classmates honor memory of Newport woman

About 50 people gathered to remember Anielka Allen, a 37-year-old student at Beal College who was found dead Jan. 9 at her Newport home.