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Police and victims’ advocates explain the costs of child abuse and neglect during a Tuesday gathering at the State House to mark the beginning of Child Abuse Prevention Month.
He said he and his wife adopted Collins-Faunce in 1997, after the boy had been in six foster homes over the course of five years. Collins-Faunce is now 23.
Police say in court papers that Collins-Faunce was physically and sexually abused while in foster care, suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder and has been taking medication for it.
"But supporters say it would prevent confusion among police who see a student carrying what appears to be a weapon."
"Maine police officers said on Monday that bill that would ban the possession of BB guns and non-firing replica firearms in schools say the measure is too broad and wouldn't improve school safety."You could go onto Channel 13's Facebook post and see how their fans are taking this.