Bill Nemitz: She lived a lie for decades – until the day she set herself free

Trapped under a cloud of domestic violence for 43 years, Mary Lou Smith, now 79, says it's never too late to seek help.

Portland organization gets funding to help victims of domestic violence

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.

Our View: Tribal courts should get assault cases

Native crime victims can be better protected by tribal courts without violating non-Native defendants' rights.

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.

Domestic violence assault charge against former Somerset County jail guard dismissed

Jeremy A.E. Carr, 34, of Skowhegan, had maintained his innocence all along.

Panel endorses bill to boost funding for Maine domestic violence services

The bill would provide the first state spending increase in 19 years for programs to help survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.

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.