The county commissioners vote 3-2 to maintain an agreement with the US Marshals Service that allows Immigration and Customs Enforcement to hold prisoners at the county jail.
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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Man injured after falling from roof of moving bus on Maine Turnpike
Witnesses told police that the New York man said he felt overheated and opened an emergency hatch before climbing atop the bus.
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3 former York County corrections officers face charges in alleged contraband plot
The corrections officers are accused of accepting money from someone in custody at the jail.
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Knox County to partner with Two Bridges jail
Knox County will send people in custody to the Wiscasset jail in 2026.
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Fatal shooting of Aroostook County man who shot deputy, police dog was justified, Maine AG says
Steven Righini, 29, of Portage Lake, was killed by police officers on Feb. 3 after an hourslong standoff.
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Maine Border Patrol agent bragged about Chicago shooting in text messages
A defense attorney says Charles Exum sent the messages, in which he boasts of his shooting skills, in a group chat with other agents.
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Border Patrol agent who shot woman in Chicago works in Maine
Court documents say the agent fired 5 rounds at the woman, who is charged with assaulting federal officers for allegedly ramming their SUV with her vehicle.
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Cape Elizabeth man accused of shooting at tow truck
A woman and a 4-month-old were in the truck, police said, but no one was injured in the incident along Longfellow Drive.
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Gorham elementary school evacuated because of gas leak
Narragansett Elementary School students were dismissed early Wednesday.
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Man convicted for Bowdoin killings dies in Massachusetts prison
Joseph Eaton, 36, died in a Massachusetts facility while serving a life sentence.