Those arrested are accused of obstructing the roads near the Custom House.
Morgan Womack
Staff Writer
Morgan covers crime and public safety for the Portland Press Herald. She moved to Maine from the sandy shores of West Michigan in 2024. She discovered her passion for breaking news while working for Michigan State University's student-run newspaper, and in her internships at the Indianapolis Star and NPR member station Michigan Public. Outside of the newsroom, she enjoys cooking, crafting and reading, and is always on the hunt for the perfect chai latte.
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Milbridge clam harvester missing in Narraguagus Bay
The Maine Marine Patrol is searching the bay for 51-year-old Alton Wallac, who was reported missing by his family Sunday afternoon.
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Elan School and Yarmouth fires connected to 4 teens, state fire marshal says
The state agency says 7 fires in Poland and Yarmouth were intentionally set. Two teens have been charged in connection to some of the fires, and more charges may be coming.
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South Portland police launch policy review after Deering High School student ‘mistakenly’ detained by police
The 16-year-old student was apprehended by South Portland police who were executing a search warrant near the school.
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Portland man arrested, accused of gunfire on Grant Street
The 31-year-old man faces one count of reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon.
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Family of Deering High teen ‘mistakenly’ detained by police say he was racially profiled
The student was released shortly after he was apprehended by South Portland police officers. The department has not provided details explaining why they detained the 16-year-old.
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Man shot in Biddeford says he was defending himself, trying to disarm suspect
The 34-year-old man charged in the shooting faces one count of reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon.
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Biddeford man arrested after being seen with gun near high school
A student reported the incident, which occurred during morning drop-off, spurring lockdowns at the schools as a protective measure.
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Mainers witness selection of new pope as white smoke rises in Vatican City
Cardinal Robert Prevost, who will become Pope Leo XIV, appeared on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica after the conclave election.
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Last suspect in Morrill’s Corner fight turns himself in to New Hampshire authorities
Kristofer Haken, 46, had been wanted by Portland police for more than 5 months when the U.S. Marshals Service issued a new warrant for missing his court dates.