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.

Maine, Nation & World, News, Politics

Senate approves funding for TSA and most of Homeland Security, but not immigration enforcement

by LISA MASCARO and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press March 27, 2026March 27, 2026

The US House of Representatives is expected to vote on it Friday.

Cops & Courts, Maine, News

Authorities more than double reward for details on man last seen in Portland nearly 20 years ago

by Morgan Womack March 26, 2026March 30, 2026

The FBI and police say they haven’t received any leads about the location of Boston resident Miguel Oliveras since he was last seen near a Riverside Street club in 2006.

Cops & Courts, Maine, News

Portland police’s use of encrypted messaging app is raising concerns in the city, courtroom

by Morgan Womack and Andrew Rice March 26, 2026March 26, 2026

City leaders say they’re considering a review of the department’s use of Signal and its auto-delete function. The police chief says his officers are acting in accordance with state law.

Cops & Courts, Maine, News, Times Record

Brunswick officer accused of assaulting a minor faced previous discipline

by Katie Langley and Morgan Womack March 24, 2026March 24, 2026

Nathan Day, 26, is accused of assaulting a 17-year-old girl in December. Disciplinary documents show he was reprimanded 3 times between 2023 and 2025.

Cops & Courts, Maine, News

Portland city official accused of assault, placed on leave

by Morgan Womack March 24, 2026March 24, 2026

Gregory Watson, the city’s director of housing and economic development, was issued a summons for assault last week.

Cops & Courts, Maine, News

Portland police are using an encrypted app with disappearing messages for stakeouts, investigations

by Morgan Womack March 23, 2026March 23, 2026

In some cases, officers set messages in the Signal app to delete after 24 hours. People in the legal field say that raises questions about whether police are hiding information.

Maine, News, The Maine Forecast

Spring snow could be on the way to southern Maine

by Morgan Womack March 20, 2026March 20, 2026

Projected snowfall totals aren’t available yet, but National Weather Service meteorologists say they’re watching for potential accumulation Sunday into Monday.