Jennifer Bailey and her mother, Lisa, were shot and killed early Sunday morning outside their home in Bath. A longtime family friend said the two had lived with abuse for years and Lisa had recently filed for divorce.
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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Sanford man injured in stabbing at Family Dollar
Police are searching for the suspect, who was described as a man with long hair wearing blue jeans, a backward-facing hat and a multi-colored hoodie.
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Ogunquit police say report of shots fired could have been fireworks
Officers responded to a report of at least five gunshots in the area of 67 Main St., near the Hideaway Inn, around 3:50 a.m. Monday. No one was injured.
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Sagadahoc County voters consider criticism from governor, Lewiston commission in vote for sheriff
Both candidates have been criticized for the department’s failure to stop the gunman in the mass shooting. While that has swayed some voters, others said it’s not on their radar.
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Searsport construction worker killed in crash while working in Orland
Charles Resh, 24, died at a hospital Tuesday after he was hit while directing traffic on Acadia Highway.
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Portland police investigate potential assault at Western Prom
Police found the 53-year-old victim on the ground with severe injuries.
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Maine police academy board votes to expand disciplinary powers
The new standards of conduct will be reviewed by the secretary of state and attorney general before they are officially adopted in a few months.
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Maine police unions say proposed disciplinary rule change lacks clarity
The Maine Criminal Justice Academy’s draft rules would allow it to discipline officers for unprofessional behavior, but the unions say the changes are too broad and could be harmful to future recruiting.
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Southern Maine police are testing new AI software to write their police reports
Both the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office and Portland Police Department have tried out the tech, which is raising questions about whether it’s cutting-edge or cutting corners.
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Work van rolls over on I-295 in Freeport, injuring 4
One northbound lane of the highway was shut down for almost 2 hours Friday as authorities responded.