The victim required immediate eye surgery due to fractured orbital bones and a broken nose from the alleged assault, police said.
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Victims of domestic abuse, including Gov. Mills, join campaign to have their stories heard in Augusta area
Mills is among dozens of Maine women participating in the campaign to erase the shame some may feel in being in an abusive relationship.
Gov. Mills, an abuse survivor, to play role in domestic violence campaign
The Finding Our Voices campaign uses bookmarks and banners to tell the stories of domestic violence survivors.
Maine crime statistics fail to show extent of domestic violence
State Department of Public Safety figures suggest domestic violence assaults have dropped for the sixth year running, but many cases are never reported.
Vassalboro man admits he stalked ex-girlfriend, stole her father’s ashes and her daughter’s geckos
Edward B. Robinson, 40, is expected to serve four years in prison after pleading guilty Thursday to assault and terrorizing charges.
Bath man arrested on domestic violence warrant following suspected car burglary
Kent Little, 26, of Bath was arrested on a warrant for domestic violence criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon, and given a summons for unlawful possession of drugs.
Faces of domestic violence posted in Yarmouth, Falmouth
“It’s letting people know that we’re done with the suffering and the violence. The community needs to stand with survivors,” says Finding Our Voices volunteer.
Hartford man sentenced to 50 years for girlfriend’s murder
The judge said it was one of the most brutal beatings he had ever experienced as a judge and homicide prosecutor.
Judge rules on motions in South Paris double murder case
The trial of Mark Penley of Peru is expected to be held in October in Oxford County Superior Court.
Man arrested in Standish after nine-hour standoff
Police took Kenneth Cordwell of Windham into custody after being called to a home for a report of domestic violence.