The accused shooter, who police say died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, worked at Bath Iron Works.
Morgan Womack
Staff Writer
Morgan covers breaking news and public safety for the Portland Press Herald. Before moving to Maine in 2024, she reported for Michigan State University's student-run publication, as well as the Indianapolis Star and Michigan Public. She's passionate about telling human-centered stories and battling for access to public records. As someone who grew up on the sandy shores of Lake Michigan, Morgan feels at home in Maine's natural scenery.
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A majority of Maine wants more restrictions on ICE, new poll finds
The survey by the University of New Hampshire, conducted in the wake of a recent ICE surge in Maine, suggests Republicans and Democrats are split about whether increased immigration enforcement has made the country safer.
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Posted inMaine, News, The Maine Forecast
Maine coast digs out after blizzard that snarled travel across Northeast
Almost all flights into and out of the Portland International Jetport were canceled Monday due in large part to wind gusts over 50 mph and snow — up to a foot in some places, barely a dusting in others.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News, Schools and Education
Former Mt. Ararat teacher charged with possessing explicit material of a child
Nathan Valentine, 32, was arrested by Portland police Friday after allegedly failing to appear in court.
Posted inMaine, News, The Maine Forecast
Live updates: More snow expected Monday afternoon as blizzard hits Maine
High winds and blowing snow made driving conditions dangerous, with authorities urging people to stay home unless absolutely necessary.
Posted inMaine, News
Water main break that lead to boil order for 5 Casco Bay islands is lifted
The order covered Great Diamond, Peaks, Little Diamond, House and Cushing islands and was lifted Saturday morning.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Janet Mills attends governors meeting with Trump hours after announcing she wouldn’t
She initially planned to boycott the event after the White House refused to invite 2 Democratic governors, then did an 11th-hour about-face once those governors attended the meeting after all.
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Man injured in late-night Old Port shooting
Police are looking for a suspect who allegedly shot a man in the leg during a fight outside Amigos Mexican Restaurant.
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Maine authorities assist in investigation into deadly shootings at RI hockey rink
Maine State Police executed search warrants in Maine, recovering guns and ammunition, while a Bath business frequented by the BIW worker accused in the killings said it also was contacted by authorities.
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Baileyville plant identifies 2nd worker who died after January gas leak
Allen Hornberger, who died Monday after a weekslong hospitalization, was a 26-year-old engineer. His parents described him as the ‘light of our lives.’