The student, who is now an adult, allegedly suffered a concussion and bite marks during an altercation with a classmate.
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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Fisherman found dead near Down East island
A 17-foot skiff capsized near Crumple Island on Monday.
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Fire at Portland recycling center under investigation
The Portland Fire Department says a large pile of metal caught fire at a recycling center on Riverside Street, sending a huge plume of smoke into the air.
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They aren’t cops. So who are these people in uniforms in downtown Portland?
The police department recently rolled out a new program in its community policing division, dubbed ‘constables.’
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Maine man accused of murder in 1987 cold case pleads not guilty
Stephen Bouchard, now 63 and living in Winslow, was arrested Friday and charged with killing Alice Hawkes, who was found dead in the Westbrook apartment they shared in 1987.
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Liberty man accused of assaulting select board member
The 56-year-old man was arrested after the alleged attack at the town hall Tuesday, Maine State Police said.
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Motorcyclist killed, young passenger severely injured in Casco crash
The wreck closed part of Route 302 for several hours Thursday night.
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Gorham woman killed in Portland remembered as tough caretaker, loving mother
Marlene McNeill, 40, was fatally stabbed Monday at a Shalom House group home. The suspect in her death made his first court appearance Wednesday.
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Portland man charged with murder in stabbing of group home employee, police say
The victim was identified as Marlene McNeill, 40, of Gorham. A former co-worker described her as grounded and compassionate — and her death as tragic.
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Portland police investigating death at Woodford Street residential facility
Shalom House confirms that one of its employees died in ‘a tragic incident this morning involving violence.’