Podcasts

Maine Points: Esther Residence

Photo: Newsradio WGAN

Maine Points: Esther Residence

What is Esther Residence?

A transitional program for women who are leaving incarceration and/or treatment program. Esther Residence provides a safe, nurturing community that is based on safety, respect and dignity. It focuses on assisting each woman in identifying and celebrating her strengths and gifts.

The home is a bridge that promotes healthy connections to family (when appropriate) and to the larger community.
Esther Residence also provides short-term housing for women who are awaiting admission to another level of
substance abuse treatment.

The purpose of this program is to inform how the Esther Residence is provides a transitional program for women who are leaving incarceration and/or treatment program

Latest Headlines

13 hours ago in Local

Husband, Wife Killed in Sanford Crash

Police say weather and road conditions were not a factor in the crash.

14 hours ago in Local

Portland Man Accused of Intentionally Hitting Bicyclist in Lewiston

Officers say they quickly determined the incident was intentional.

17 hours ago in Local

Police recover explosive devices from domestic violence suspect in Trenton

Police found explosive devices after responding to a domestic violence call in Trenton over the weekend.

17 hours ago in Local

JD Vance to visit Bangor this week

Vice President JD Vance will be in Bangor on Thursday.

23 hours ago in Local

Maine Weather to Warm Up with Fewer Rain Spells by Next Weekend

A changing weather pattern will start allowing more west-northwest winds to blow warmer air into the region.