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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 inFood, Maine, News
Pass the cranberries: Maine growers embrace intense demand of holiday season
While many Maine cranberry bogs had a good harvest this year, growers are grappling with the holiday rush.
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Posted inMaine, News
Westbrook Fire Department isolates large fuel spill in Presumpscot River
The oil was flowing from the storm drain system into the river.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine LifeFlight helicopter disrupted by laser strike
A laser was pointed at a LifeFlight helicopter last week while it was flying back to its base in Sanford.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Judge dismisses lobstermen’s challenge to law requiring tracking devices on boats
U.S. District Judge John Woodcock cited jurisdictional problems with the case, but he encouraged the lobstermen to appeal the decision because it raises ‘significant Fourth Amendment issues’ over unreasonable searches and seizures.
Posted inMaine, News
Construction begins on York County recovery, training centers
The $44 million project in Alfred will be completed in about 18 to 24 months.
Posted inMaine, News
Acton man dies after trying to put out fire
Volney Spalding, 64, died on Wednesday after he was severely burned a few days before.
Posted inMaine, News
Pedestrian dies after being hit by Amtrak Downeaster in New Hampshire
Police say the person, who has not been identified, was walking along the tracks and wasn’t aware of the approaching train traveling from Brunswick to Boston.
Posted inNews, Schools and Education
RSU 21 school board member resigns after facing recall vote
Kristin Shapiro, who represents Arundel on the 12-member board, sent her resignation letter last week.
Posted inMaine, News
Portland Fire Department puts out another brush fire on Commercial Street
The brush fire is the second to hit Portland in 2 weeks as Maine and the rest of New England continue to grapple with dry conditions and high fire risk.