A line of storms that moved east throughout Thursday afternoon prompted a tornado watch, blew over trees and power lines, and knocked out electricity for several thousand people.
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.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Portland man found not competent to stand trial in killing of group home employee
Armando Javier Negrete, 40, is accused of fatally stabbing Shalom House employee Marlene McNeill in May. He will remain in state custody.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Eliot Cutler released from jail again
The disgraced gubernatorial candidate and sex offender was arrested last week for failing to sign a probation treatment plan document — his 6th alleged probation violation.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
2 Maine legislative races proceed to ranked-choice runoffs, 3 to be recounted
The secretary of state announced Tuesday that the additional races will be included in the dayslong process to determine the final outcomes in Maine’s primary races.
Posted inCommunity, News
Wells Beach fire ruled accidental, caused by propane leak, explosion
The massive fire leveled the beachfront home at 149 Atlantic Ave., left 1 resident with minor burns and scorched homes on either side of it.
Posted inCommunity, News
Body of missing boater found in Rockland lake
The Maine Warden Service recovered his body from Chickawaukie Lake on Sunday night.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News, Politics
Cumberland County officials criticize ICE after another corrections officer is detained
Billy Bassikissa Bounguiena, who lives in South Portland, was detained by immigration agents Tuesday. Local leaders say federal agencies are being dishonest about his apprehension.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine issues recall over moldy cannabis flower
The health and safety recall was issued Tuesday for the strain ‘Drip Burger,’ which was sold at 7 retail stores.
Posted inMaine, News
Child in Penobscot County critically injured in lawn tractor accident
Authorities say the 3-year-old boy was reportedly run over by a riding mower in Kenduskeag on Thursday evening.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News, Politics
Justice Department sues Maine for denying undercover license plates to federal agents
Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, who oversees the BMV, has maintained that unmarked plates won’t be issued unless the state is assured they ‘won’t be used for lawless purposes.’