Valerie Lovelace, Author at Maine Death with Dignity

Author: Valerie Lovelace

Legislative Committee to Hear Maine Death with Dignity Bills as New Poll Shows 73% Support

Posted on June 3, 2017June 7, 2023 by Valerie Lovelace

A poll released by Public Policy Polling on April 3, 2017 shows that nearly 3 of 4 Maine voters overwhelmingly support legislation expanding the right of terminally ill patients with less than six months to live to legally obtain prescription medication to end their lives.The poll shows 73 percent of Maine residentsCONTINUE READING »

Holly Best on Maine Death with Dignity

Posted on March 12, 2016June 7, 2023 by Valerie Lovelace

Holly's husband, Jack, suffered immeasurably with cancer prior to his death. She shared her story with us in 2016, hoping to one day see a death with dignity law pass in Maine. Holly continued treatment and cared for herself in the best way possible, living long enough toCONTINUE READING »

Emil Landau Human Rights Forum 2015

Posted on October 18, 2015June 7, 2023 by Valerie Lovelace

Skidompha Library’s 2015 Emil Landau Forum examined important end-of-life issues and options with a presentation titled, “How Do I Own My Own Death?” Executive Director Val Lovelace spoke to a group of over 80 attendees.