violence

Harlow Gallery Hosts Events with Family Violence Project in October [Interview]
Harlow Gallery Hosts Events with Family Violence Project in October [Interview]
Harlow Gallery Hosts Events with Family Violence Project in October [Interview]
Deb Fahy from the Harlow Gallery joined Family Violence Project Executive Director, Melody Fitch, on the Moose Morning Show. We talked about the special art exhibit on display through the 24th. We also talked about, "You the Man," which is a great one act play going up this Saturday night at Hallowell City Hall...
No More Abuse!  Jon’s Christmas Wish for Women in Distress
No More Abuse! Jon’s Christmas Wish for Women in Distress
No More Abuse! Jon’s Christmas Wish for Women in Distress
This is the third part of my (unplanned) series on domestic abuse. When I finally got fed up with news of local women dying at the hands of men in their lives, I had to speak out on the radio...not only to share my dismay and sadness, but also to offer women who might be in that type of situation some kind of warning. I've been pleasantly surprised by the response...
Some More Sound Advice for Women That Can Keep You Safe (A True Story of Abuse)
Some More Sound Advice for Women That Can Keep You Safe (A True Story of Abuse)
Some More Sound Advice for Women That Can Keep You Safe (A True Story of Abuse)
Yesterday, I went off on this spiel about how saddened I am to see women's lives ruined by the, so called, "men" they love. I felt compelled after two recent, senseless, murders of young women by, not men, but animals. I got some hopeful comments that let me know my advice was on target. I also got something I didn't expect. A letter from a woman in central Maine corroborating what I was
Gun Violence is Addressed by Stephen King
Gun Violence is Addressed by Stephen King
Gun Violence is Addressed by Stephen King
I love Stephen King. Not so much for his writings (I will address my issues on his books later in this note), but for who he is. He is a man of great personal success and a man who has shown he still has a heart, is grounded, compassionate and gees, kinda reasonable.  Today I apply those descriptions of Mr. King on the issue of gun control.
Maine Lawmakers Learn More about Guns + Mental Health Issues
Maine Lawmakers Learn More about Guns + Mental Health Issues
Maine Lawmakers Learn More about Guns + Mental Health Issues
This would have been very interesting to attend. It was an informational meeting with law enforcement and lawmakers on gun violence. The take away message for those who attended was that in order find the solutions, we need to dig deeper into the mental health issues not just the kinds of weapons used.