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.
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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.
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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.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
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.
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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.
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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.
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Portland police dog tracks domestic violence suspect
George McQuillar, 64, is arrested at his home on Pearl Street.
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
New Sharon man charged in domestic violence case
NEW SHARON — A convicted felon remained in jail Wednesday evening on charges of terrorizing a woman at a home on Main Street and possessing a firearm. Philip Howe, 44, was arrested Tuesday on felony charges of domestic violence terrorizing and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, Franklin County Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. said. […]
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Immigrant women and girls: The silent heroes
In a post-Anita Hill world, the #MeToo Movement has brought to light rampant sexual assaults and violence experienced by women and girls across the world once again. Despite the progress, many women of color continue to suffer in silence. One specific group of women of color who deserve a spotlight in the movement can be […]
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Report cites domestic violence as cause of about half of Maine homicides
AUGUSTA — Almost half of homicides in Maine continue to be caused by domestic violence, a rate that has remained stubbornly level for more than a decade, according to a state report released Tuesday. Of the 37 homicides that were reported from 2016-2017, 16 victims died at the hands of a family member or intimate partner, […]