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.
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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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.
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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.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Police looking for man from Gray after alleged assault, car chase
The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office said 46-year-old Jeremy Dunlap is wanted for aggravated assault. Police tried 3 times to stop his car between Windham and Portland.
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Judge rules in Popham Beach property access case, but questions remain
The decision closes one chapter in the more than 2-year legal battle between the Tappen and Hill families.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Supreme court says Kittery cannabis company can sue town over license lottery
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court agreed that High Maine LLC’s allegations against the town of Kittery were sufficient to warrant a trial and the case should not have been dismissed.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine
Cumberland deputies shoot armed Harrison man who allegedly fired at them
Arthur Lefebvre, 57, was taken to Maine Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. The deputies were identified as patrol deputy Brandon Pelton and detectives Nathan Therriault and Tyler Monsees.
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Portland woman found guilty of $1 million investment fraud scheme
Jody Flynn Dalvet was convicted in Cumberland County Superior Court on Nov. 4.
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Biddeford, Saco parade unites and honors community of veterans
The annual Veterans Day parade honored the thousands of veterans living in both cities.
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Passenger in crash that killed 4 Maine Maritime Academy students pleads guilty
Noelle Tavares, of Falmouth, Massachusetts, accepted a deal in Hancock County Superior Court on Friday afternoon.