A vehicle crashed into a traffic light pole on Route 1 and was engulfed in flames when police arrived early Tuesday morning.
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 dies in Biddeford home fire
The victim, who authorities have not yet publicly identified, was a 71-year-old man.
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Westbrook man accused of murder caught on his own security camera talking about neighbor’s death
James Fowler told his girlfriend there was ‘a good chance that I’ll be in trouble’ after Robert Seger was taken to the hospital last month, according to court documents.
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Rainy conditions impact Maine’s holiday skiing
Ski mountains in Maine closed or warned skiers about rainy conditions Monday, although colder temperatures and snow are expected later in the week.
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Multiple shots fired into Portland apartment building
Portland police say no one was injured after more than a dozen rounds were fired into a building on Cumberland Avenue.
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Maine wreath-makers ring in the holiday season with balsam fir tradition
Maine produces millions of wreaths per year thanks to its abundant pine trees, which some farmers trim for a second source of income.
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Portland man found dead after fire in basement
Authorities identified the man as 78-year-old Lester York.
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Biddeford officer remembered as a dedicated and compassionate public servant
The death of Sgt. Jacob Wolterbeek, a 41-year-old husband and father of 3, in a car crash Thursday has been felt widely and deeply throughout the city.
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Standish man agrees to serve 30 years in plea deal after jury deadlocks
Brandon Libby, 37, faced one count of murder in the death of Amanda Brown. But the jury couldn’t reach a verdict after deliberating for 2 1/2 days and Libby agreed to plead guilty to manslaughter.
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Biddeford mourns officer killed in crash on Piscataqua River Bridge
Sgt. Jacob Wolterbeek, a 41-year-old husband and father of three, died early Thursday after crashing into the rear of a box truck after the end of his shift.