Safe Voices new executive director feels honored to support survivors

Safe Voices Director of Programs Rebecca Austin will replace Elise Johansen as executive director June 3 after nearly nine years.

Advocates hold vigil for victims of human trafficking in Lewiston

Local advocacy groups for victims of human trafficking and sexual violence held a vigil Monday in Dufresne Plaza to honor those lost due to trafficking and to show the importance advocacy has in a victim's life.

UMF plans theatre production for charity

Professional, alumni and student actors will be hitting the stage to bring UMF Professor Jayne Decker's plays to life for three nights in December.

Safe Voices unveils new shelter in Farmington

Safe Voices, a non-profit organization that shelters and supports victims of domestic violence, sex trafficking and exploitation, opened a freshly renovated shelter in Farmington.

Grown-Up Book Fair draws over 200 shoppers

Domestic abuse shelters are going to the dogs and saving more lives

With half of all domestic abuse survivors saying they delayed leaving their abusers because they worried about the fate of their pets, Safe Voices expanded to accommodate furry loved ones.

Grown-Up Book Fair coming to Auburn

Therapy dogs in training at Safe Voices in Farmington

Safe Voices have two puppies, Jefferson and Oliver, training to be therapy dogs for their clients, many of whom are survivors of domestic abuse and human trafficking.

Vigil honors domestic violence victims

Safe Voices domestic violence shelter now pet-friendly

An effort to make the 17-bed shelter pet-friendly was capped by a visit Tuesday by TV personality Maria Menounos, who has been promoting Purina's Purple Leash Project.