Police said Stephen Versluis Jr. was arrested Wednesday in connection with the death of Sunao ‘Tom’ Yamada.
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 inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Eliot Cutler to remain in Hancock County Jail without bail
A Hancock County judge ordered Wednesday that the former Maine gubernatorial candidate not be released because of multiple alleged violations of his release.
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Posted inCommunity, News, Schools and Education
Water damage shuts down Poland Community School for third day
The school has been closed since Monday as crews work to repair the building, according to Regional School Unit 16 officials.
Posted inCommunity, Cops & Courts, Maine, News
Sister of Lewiston shooting victim sues US government, saying massacre could have been prevented
Bobbi Nichols’ sister, Tricia Asselin, was shot and killed at Just-In-Time Recreation on Oct. 25, 2023, during Maine’s deadliest mass shooting.
Posted inCommunity, News
Apartment building fire in Lewiston displaces 9 families
A resident of 198 College St. suffered a minor burn, but no one was seriously hurt, officials say.
Posted inMaine, News, The Maine Forecast
Wintry mix on the way to much of Maine overnight before rain arrives for Easter
The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory for many parts of the state from Thursday night into Friday.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News, Politics
A bill to give Maine jails more leeway with immigration authorities is on track to become law
Proponents say the bill — passed by the Legislature this week and expected to be signed by Gov. Janet Mills — clarifies an existing law and would allow sheriffs to turn away federal immigration detainees in some instances.
Posted inMaine, News
Man dies in crash on I-95 in Newport
The man’s vehicle was stopped in the northbound lane when it was hit by a tractor trailer.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News, Politics
A Republican’s bid to become York County sheriff is in jeopardy. Here’s why
David Corbett is accused of misrepresenting his eligibility for the position on a nomination petition to the secretary of state’s office. Those allegations were at the heart of a heated, hourslong hearing Friday.
Posted inMaine, News
Boy severely burned in Topsham after trying to start fire
The 12-year-old boy was taken to the hospital with extensive burns.