Mental health stakeholders identify next steps for N.D.
Although funding to expand mental health programs and services in North Dakota has increased in the past decade, a recent report released by a consulting firm says the state's mental health and substance abuse system is in peril. The report, prepared … Read more on Grand Forks Herald

TOP 10: Two high-profile sex cases shake North Attleboro
In center is defense attorney Gregory DiPaolo. Nichols was arraigned in Attleboro … A former assistant pastor of an Attleboro church is now in prison and a former music teacher and guidance counselor in North Attleboro has a rape indictment pending … Read more on Attleboro Sun Chronicle

Portland man spent Christmas in custody after he's accused of strangling …
A 29-year-old Portland man was accused of second-degree animal abuse in the alleged strangulation of his wife's dog. He told authorities that he was recently discharged from the U.S. Navy and has had trouble readjusting to civilian life. He said he … Read more on OregonLive.com