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Advocatcy Groups from all over Maine gathered in the Hall of Flags at the State House on Feb. 9 to highlight the necessity of protection domestic violence victims of emotional, physical and sexual abuse. Among those attending the event was Courtney Chasse, St. John Valley advocacy Coordinator for victims of domestic violence, shown here with Representative Bernard Ayotte of Caswell. Rep. Ayotte thanked Chasse and other members of her group for working on the behalf of abused victims in the state.