• Links to York County domestic violence resources are available at caring-unlimited.org
But police officers say it’s not fair to question the split-second decisions that witnesses have to make while also considering their own safety. And advocates who work with domestic abuse survivors say that instead of questioning the response of people who witness a shocking domestic violence homicide, as was the case in York, communities should focus on recognizing and preventing domestic abuse.
“The conversation we really need to be having is about prevention. How do we intervene before it gets to that point?” said Regina Rooney, education and communications director for the Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence.
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Waterville Creates celebrates Black History Month by highlighting Maine artist Ashley Bryan
The Beautiful Blackbird art kit will be distributed Feb. 25.
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Four-year-old Naomi Shirley creates her Beautiful Blackbird-inspired collage from a special Art Kit for All to celebrate the artwork and legacy of Maine artist Ashley Bryan in honor of Black History Month. Contributed photo
In honor of Black History Month, Waterville Creates, together with the Colby College Museum of Art, Kennebec Montessori School, Waterville Public Schools and the Family Violence Project, has created a special Art Kit for All to celebrate the artwork and legacy of Maine artist, Ashley Bryan. The February art kit is inspired by Bryan’s award-winning book, “Beautiful Blackbird,” a copy of which will be included in each art kit, according to a news release Shannon Haines, president and CEO of Waterville Creates.
According to a story by WABI, and in honor of Black History Month, Waterville Creates has teamed up with Colby College Museum of Art, Kennebec Montessori School, Waterville Public Schools and the Family Violence Project, to created a special Art Kit for everyone to celebrate the artwork and legacy of Maine artist, Ashley Bryan.
Ashley Bryan is an American artist, writer, and illustrator of children’s books, and the majority of his subjects are derived from the African-American experience.
Waterville Creates President, Shannon Haines says:
“His captivating storytelling and vivid collage work make his books a treat for all ages, and it is our hope that these art kits will inspire families to not only read and create together but also to learn more about Bryan’s work.”