Police say an electric vehicle crashed into a tree at high speed, forcing officials to temporarily close Harrison Road in Naples when battery debris spread over a wide area and started numerous small fires.
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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Man arrested, accused of chasing kids with knife near Portland grocery store
Christian Crawford, 54, was arrested Tuesday night at the Shaw’s on Auburn Street.
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Small plane crashes into trees on Swans Island
Only minor injuries were reported. Investigators were headed to the scene of the crash.
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Shots fired into Portland home when 6 children were inside
Police ask neighbors around 77 Grant St. to check their property for damage from gunfire and review any security camera footage.
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South Portland teen awaits judge’s decision on his alleged school shooting plot
The judge said he plans to announce his decision in about 3 weeks.
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South Portland teen accused of planning school shooting on trial in juvenile court
The former South Portland High School student has pleaded not guilty to a charge of criminal solicitation for murder.
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Car hits front porch in fatal 3-vehicle crash in Limington
Casey Lubell, 32, of Ipswich, Massachusetts, died in a Saturday afternoon crash at the intersection of Route 117 and Route 11.
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Limington man accused of killing mother and her boyfriend enters insanity plea
Matthew Cote, 23, is pleading not guilty and not criminally responsible to two counts of murder and one count of arson in the June 2021 slayings.
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Attorney general says man fired 15 shots at Portland officers before his death in I-295 shootout
The AG said Portland police were justified when they shot and killed Kyle Desmarais, 42, in December after he got out of his car and fired at two 2 officers.
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Crews respond to second fire at Portland apartment building in as many days
Fire officials said the 2 fires do not appear to be related. Veranda Street was closed between Washington Avenue and Sherwood Street.