The piece of metal flew off a nearby tugboat and damaged the rear hatch of a car in the Casco Bay Lines lot.
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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35-pound hunk of metal that damaged car in Portland may have fallen from plane
The metal rod crumpled the rear hatch of the Volkswagen Jetta parked at the Casco Bay Lines parking lot.
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FRONTLINE, Press Herald documentary nominated for 2 Emmy awards
The film, ‘Breakdown in Maine’ was announced as a 2025 nominee on Thursday.
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Maine man accused of killing of cellmate in 2022 can stand trial, but might not attend
Carl Williams is accused in the fatal assault of his cellmate at the Maine Correctional Center.
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Man who died in Portland house fire was dedicated father, sibling
Doug Grant, 36, died in a house fire at 11 Olympia St. on March 6.
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Portland woman accused of impersonating police officer to get inside apartment
Portland police say she threatened to shoot a resident at an apartment building if they did not answer the door.
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Businesses in Portland’s Monument Square say safety concerns are growing
Calls to police have more than doubled over the past 2 months compared to prior years, prompting city officials to look for ways to implement more routine patrols.
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Windham motorcyclist seriously injured in Gray crash
Police say the driver of a Ford Explorer failed to yield to the right-of-way and turned in front of the motorcyclist on West Gray Road.
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BMV branches flooded by unprecedented influx of Mainers ahead of Real ID switch
Secretary of State Shenna Bellows said Maine residents will still be able to apply for a Real ID after May 7.
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Limington resident in serious condition after ‘intentionally set’ house fire
The state fire marshal’s office is still investigating the cause of the Thursday morning fire.