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Sen. Curry introduces bill to bolster child welfare services in Maine

Sen. Curry introduces bill to bolster child welfare services in Maine

Posted: February 17, 2022

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast, introduces a bill to improve Maine’s child welfare system. LD 1755, “An Act To Enhance the...

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Sen. Curry requests Government Oversight Investigation into the Department of Health and Human Services

Sen. Curry requests Government Oversight Investigation into the Department of Health and Human Services

Posted: July 09, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Friday, July 9, Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast, submitted a request for the Government Oversight Committee to investigate the Department...

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Sen. Diamond releases statement on the sentencing of Sharon Carrillo in the death of Marissa Kennedy

Posted: February 21, 2020

AUGUSTA — On Friday, at the Waldo County Superior Court in Belfast, Justice Robert Murray sentenced Sharon Carrillo, of Stockton Springs, to 48...

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Sen. Diamond releases statement on the sentencing of Julio Carrillo, convicted of depraved indifference murder in the death of Marissa Kennedy

Posted: August 28, 2019

AUGUSTA – At a hearing at the Waldo County Judicial Center in Belfast on Wednesday, Superior Court Justice Robert Murray sentenced Julio Carrillo...

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Sen. Diamond releases statement on the sentencing of Shawna Gatto, convicted of depraved indifference murder in the death of Kendall Chick

Posted: June 25, 2019

AUGUSTA – At a hearing at the Lincoln County Superior Court on Tuesday morning, Justice William Stokes sentenced Shawna Gatto of Wiscasset to 50...

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‘CBS This Morning’ segment highlights Sen. Diamond’s efforts to protect Maine children

Posted: June 14, 2019

AUGUSTA – In a segment that aired Friday morning, the nationally syndicated program ‘CBS This Morning’ highlighted efforts by Sen. Bill...

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Diamond law to prioritize child safety in family reunification takes effect

Diamond law to prioritize child safety in family reunification takes effect

Posted: December 20, 2018

AUGUSTA — A new law by Sen. Bill Diamond, D-Windham, which clarifies the statute regarding family reunification in the child welfare system, went...

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Radio Address: If we are going protect Maine children, we need a functioning child protection system.

Radio Address: If we are going protect Maine children, we need a functioning child protection system.

Posted: August 09, 2018

All Maine children deserve to grow up in a safe and nurturing environment, free of violence. The tragic deaths of Kendall Chick and Marissa...

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Senators Libby, Diamond, Gratwick respond to update on child protection investigation

Senators Libby, Diamond, Gratwick respond to update on child protection investigation

Posted: May 24, 2018

AUGUSTA —On Thursday, the Maine Legislature’s Government Oversight Committee received an initial briefing from Legislature’s nonpartisan...

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