Several of the state’s county jails have contracts to hold federal detainees, including, under some agreements, those taken into custody by immigration authorities.
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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First major snowfall of the season blankets Maine
Tuesday’s storm prompted schools and government offices to close, and delighted some snow lovers with moments of winter wonder.
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Live updates: Maine’s first major snow of season closes schools, leads to crashes across state
More than 5 inches had accumulated in much of southern, central and western Maine by Tuesday evening, when the heaviest snow was expected to fall.
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Westbrook man pleads not guilty to murder in death of neighbor
James Fowler, 48, is accused of killing Robert Seger in November 2024.
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Dairy truck rolls over on Maine Turnpike in South Portland
The driver suffered minor injuries, according to police.
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Portland family in immigration custody is separated between New York and Texas
The family was detained on Nov. 12 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection after being denied asylum in Canada, a CBP spokesperson said.
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Portland family, including 2 high schoolers, detained by immigration officials
U.S. Customs and Border Protection says ‘the family unit’ was returned by Canadian border officials to a New York port of entry after they were denied asylum. Rep. Chellie Pingree’s office says they are being held in Texas.
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Portland woman dies after being hit by vehicle on Franklin Street
She was running with others when she was hit, police say.
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Authorities continue search for missing Peaks Island resident
Island residents say they’re feeling rattled since 57-year-old Wiley Davi went missing. Davi was last seen Saturday evening.
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Eliot Cutler accused of violating terms of probation
The former Maine gubernatorial candidate was convicted of possessing sexually explicit images of children in 2023.