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.

Cops & Courts, Maine, News

Biddeford man sentenced to life in prison after killing landlord in 2021

by Morgan Womack October 30, 2024October 30, 2024

Randal J. Hennessey shot Douglas Michaud Jr. multiple times on the front porch, in front of Michaud’s pregnant girlfriend.

Cops & Courts, Maine, News

Suspect in Biddeford homicide set up fake drug deal, prosecutors say

by Morgan Womack October 30, 2024October 30, 2024

Linda Lambert, 56, of Biddeford, appeared for the first time before a York County Superior Court judge. She is a suspect in the death of Gene Dares, 46.

Cops & Courts, Maine, News, Politics

Sanford lawmaker accused of choking wife

by Morgan Womack October 29, 2024October 29, 2024

Democratic leaders are calling for state Rep. Lucas Lanigan to resign and withdraw from the election. Republican leaders say that’s premature.

Cops & Courts, Maine, News

Boston man sentenced to 10 years in deadly Deering Oaks shooting

by Morgan Womack October 25, 2024October 25, 2024

Amin Awies Mohamed, 40, accepted an Alford plea to manslaughter for the 2022 shooting death of Walter Omal.

Cops & Courts, Maine, News

As the Supreme Court considers federal ghost gun rules, legal experts say Maine should get on board

by Morgan Womack October 23, 2024October 23, 2024

Maine law enforcement and legal experts agree that sellers of untraceable firearms should be federally licensed – a topic before the U.S. Supreme Court.

Cops & Courts, Maine, News