PHOTO: Vigils shed light on domestic violence awareness

The annual vigil in Auburn is one of several across the state.

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.

Courage to ask for help sometimes takes a community

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.

Milo man charged with setting his wife’s belongings on fire

Police say the fire on the front lawn destroyed the woman's clothing and other personal items and caused minor damage to the couple's home.

Hollis man in custody after striking pregnant wife with car, police say

David Moody, 37, turned himself in to state police Monday morning after an incident at his home Sunday afternoon.

Three breweries pull out of Brunswick festival, citing sponsor’s domestic violence charge

Flight Deck, Black Pug and Moderation breweries withdraw from the 'Taste of Summer' because of the involvement of controversial concert promoter Alex Gray.

Madrid Township woman pleads not guilty to domestic violence charges

Michelle Wilcox was convicted in federal court of robbing a Kingfield pharmacy of Suboxone in June 2013.

Former Maine man accused of having at least 4 wives expected to admit to bigamy

Michael Middleton, 43, who lived most recently in Old Orchard Beach, faces as much as 7 years in prison in New Hampshire and could face charges in other states as well.

Survivors of domestic violence press for $5 million in state support

Dozens rally and testify in support of a bill to fund nonprofit groups that provide support services. It would be the first state funding increase for the programs since 2000.