In 2024, you might think when people learn of domestic violence they would, by now, be beyond asking why the victim doesn't leave or, if the victim was slain, why he or she didn't leave if their partner had hurt or threatened to hurt them before. But those question(s) still get asked. Depending on your familiarity with the subject, Lisa Kristoff's latest piece on domestic abuse, "Why they stay," is a thoughtful, informative reminder or revelation that leaving might not be at all obvious, or easy.

Importantly, Kristoff includes resources for help and other information. Please take the few minutes to read through the piece, and see what you gain from it.

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Good on the national American Legion for its Be the One initiative to help cut suicide rates among veterans. And good on Post 54 in Wiscasset for helping get the message out, of what to say and not say, and how to learn more. Veterans and/or their loved ones and friends are among those who turn out for the Post's annual ceremonies, like Monday's, so that is a good audience for the information, as is any event around here because so many area residents have served our country or are close with a veteran.

Week's positive parting thought: Thank you to businesses, groups and others who let us know of fundraisers. We like helping get the word out, like this week with Marketplace Cafe's series of suppers to benefit John Seigars, who just lost his Alna home to fire. If you are planning a fundraiser on a local matter, email news@wiscassetnewspaper.com