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Chelsea killings reveal Maine’s child welfare shortcomings

Family members raised concerns about the teen's mental health for years. The state wouldn't, or couldn't, help.

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Family members raised concerns about the teen's mental health for years. The state wouldn't, or couldn't, help.

23 days ago·Maine, United States

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Portland Press Herald broke the news in Portland, United States 23 days ago on Sunday, May 10, 2026.

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The boy had been in state custody since age 5, and experts say Maine’s child welfare system missed repeated warning signs.