Daniel Ryan was shot and killed by Waldo County Sgt. Nicholas Oettinger last year after police said he swung a burning can of gas at them.
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 inMaine, News, Schools and Education
10 Scarborough students taken to hospital after feeling ill at Wentworth School
Fire Chief Rich Kindelan said none of the illnesses was serious and no gases or other issues were detected inside the school.
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Florida man who died in Bar Harbor hotel collapse was caring dad, grandfather
Mark King, 64, was killed when an overhang at the Bar Harbor Regency Hotel collapsed while he was working on renovations at the property.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Four suspects in deadly Morrill’s Corner attack will be tried together
Aaron Karp, who is charged with murder in the death of 54-year-old Susan McHugh, will be tried on his own. Police are still looking for a 7th suspect.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Portland police investigating shots fired near Bubba’s Sulky Lounge
No one was injured in the shooting around 1 a.m. on Sunday.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News, Politics
Lawmakers try again to hire auditor to oversee Maine’s secretive state police intelligence unit
The Maine Information and Analysis Center has drawn criticism for years concerning its transparency and claims that it was illegally monitoring and storing data on civilians.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Dennis Dechaine files another appeal for new trial
Superior Court Justice Bruce Mallonee denied Dechaine’s previous request, which alleged prosecutors erred during the original jury trial 36 years ago.
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Domestic violence call leads to standoff in Lowell, police say
Police initially responded to the scene at around 4 p.m. Sunday, after a woman inside the home called to report the incident involving her husband.
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Bar Harbor hotel structure collapses, killing Florida man
Police identified the man as 64-year-old Mark King of Boynton Beach, Florida.
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Berwick man in critical condition after rollover crash on I-95 in Kittery
Maine State Police identified the man as 48-year-old Kristopher Robidas-Adams.