Articles by Erin Rhoda
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After 27 years, a father continues to search for his daughter, presumed dead
on May 24, 2013, at 9:42 a.m.
Richard Moreau, 70, of Jay, said he doesn’t need to know details of what happened to his daughter or see her assumed killer prosecuted. What he wants most of all is the closure that might come with finding her remains.
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A letter to Michelle Obama in light of military sex assault epidemic
on May 17, 2013, at 2:51 p.m.
President Barack Obama should direct the Department of Veterans Affairs to relax standards currently required to determine disability compensation for veterans with mental health conditions related to sexual trauma.
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After domestic violence homicides, Cambridge man works to stop cycle of violence
on May 10, 2013, at 3:14 p.m.
Arthur Jette, who works at Womancare in Dover-Foxcroft, talks about why men must stand up to domestic violence in their communities.
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With pride in their school, Millinocket students rate LePage’s grading system
on May 03, 2013, at 1:56 p.m.
Sophomores at Stearns Junior-Senior High School in Millinocket share their thoughts on Gov. Paul LePage's new grading system for schools.
CONTRIBUTORS
Prevent the shipment of horses across Maine to slaughter facilities
By Robert Fisk Jr. on May 02, 2013, at 11:46 a.m.
For millenniums, the horse has changed mankind. The ways in which we travel, trade, play, work and fight wars have been profoundly shaped our unique relationship with horses. Unfortunately, their unparalleled stature and legacy cannot save them from the ultimate disrespect and cruelty of a slaughterhouse. Maine Friends of Animals ...
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Let’s talk about sex
By Shana Natelson on April 29, 2013, at 8:37 a.m.
While April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, it isn’t the only month that gets a lot of attention for sexual assault awareness and prevention. August and September see an influx of college freshmen flooding onto campus, eager to meet new roommates, study for exams and avoid a curfew. ...
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Talking to Maine children about child abuse
on April 26, 2013, at 1:51 p.m.
It will take a community reaction to reduce the rates of victimization, and talking to children in an age-appropriate way is a good place to start.
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Collective trauma: Its impact and how we heal
on April 19, 2013, at 12:36 p.m.
With Friday’s violent manhunt for the Boston Marathon bombers ending a week of one tragedy after another, many people may experience some level of emotional shock. They don’t have to experience an act of terrorism directly to have a heightened response.
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Hospital procedures, though scary, can help sexual assault survivors heal, regain control
on April 12, 2013, at 10:47 a.m.
Helping survivors of sexual assault to take back control of their body, at their own pace, is a way toward overcoming the fear and suffering so wrongly thrown into their lives.
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Helping sexual assault survivors: It’s their story, not ours
on April 05, 2013, at 10:19 a.m.
A story about the world of rape begins with ourselves.
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In the Maine National Guard, protecting against sexual violence
on March 29, 2013, at 3:55 p.m.
Maj. Tara Young and Lt. Col. Debbie Kelley speak about efforts within the Maine National Guard to prevent sexual violence.
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Remembering a daughter, fighting to close gun-show loophole used to dodge background checks
on March 22, 2013, at 12:07 p.m.
Judi and Wayne Richardson, of South Portland, share the story of their daughter Darien who died from complications after someone broke into her home while she was sleeping and shot her. They urge Congress to approve universal background checks.
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Caring for constituents: Medicaid debate reaches beyond state, party lines
on March 15, 2013, at 4:36 p.m.
North Dakota Republican Rep. Robin Weisz explains why he voted in favor of Medicaid expansion and what Maine leaders should consider when they make a decision here.
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Blue Hill woman uncovers truth to family rumor, great-grandmother’s hand in suffrage
on March 01, 2013, at 10:06 a.m.
Posie Cowan, of Blue Hill, started digging into her great-grandmother's history and uncovered a surprise.
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With snakes and enthusiasm, teacher shows Millinocket students the world is their backyard
on Feb. 22, 2013, at 3:01 p.m.
Doug Kranich, a teacher in Millinocket, explains how he's turned the unlikely subject of snakes into a learning opportunity.
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Circle of Hope: Families of Washington County drug addicts find they’re not alone
on Feb. 15, 2013, at 12:27 p.m.
Ann Gilmore, of Machias, describes her son's drug addiction struggles and why she formed a support group for Washington County families.
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A mother’s fight for her children, her voice
on Feb. 08, 2013, at 10:59 a.m.
Connie Smith, of Littleton, wants people to know they can overcome abuse.
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LePage shows personality in State of the State
on Feb. 05, 2013, at 9:37 p.m.
Gov. Paul LePage delivered the State of the State address with passion.
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Sedgwick’s struggle to preserve a quality child care center
on Feb. 01, 2013, at 3:56 p.m.
Michele Levesque talks about what the Peninsula Early Care & Education Center in Sedgwick means to her son and her family.
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Sorting through life: How a Millinocket man transformed his disability into a job
on Jan. 25, 2013, at 2:43 p.m.
Corey Alley, 37, of Millinocket might not know it, but he is changing the way others view the aptitude of people with disabilities.
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After 27 years, a father continues to search for his daughter, presumed dead
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Maine School of Science and Mathematics alumni drawn to give back to magnet school