Omar Abd Elkader, 21, is accused of shooting 31-year-old Edgar Cando to death in October.
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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Effort to create Maine missing persons database draws concerns from state police
The new bill would require Maine State Police to maintain an online list of all missing people in the state, similar to a national database.
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What unearthing odd discoveries tells us about Portland’s past
Police get up to 12 calls a year from people who think they’ve discovered human remains, only to find out later their digs are part of the city’s rich history that once included cattle grazing.
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Judge denies Dennis Dechaine’s latest appeal for a new trial
Dechaine was denied a request for a new trial based on new DNA evidence after spending 36 years in prison for the murder of 12-year-old Sarah Cherry.
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Maine police shooting review panel says agencies need to call for backup more often
The 11-member deadly force review panel examined 8 police shootings in 2024 and is recommending agencies work on preventing harm.
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Bill would allow some Maine teens facing adult charges to stay in youth detention
The legislation would allow the Department of Corrections to keep certain residents who are over 18 at Long Creek Youth Development Center so they could continue to receive behavioral health services.
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Sunken boat, possible body found in search for missing Maine fishermen
Chester Barrett and his son Aaron Barrett were reported missing Saturday when they did not return from a fishing trip.
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Acclaimed Cape Elizabeth chef will lead soon-to-reopen Dry Dock
Dry Dock, a seafood spot in the Old Port that has been closed for several years, is prepping for a fresh start with an acclaimed chef at the helm. The space will be reopened early this summer, according to the Luke’s Lobster ownership team who leased the restaurant in October. The group announced Thursday that […]
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Gray man accused of threatening to bring gun to Gorham day care
Local schools were put on lockdown and residents sheltered in place as the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office negotiated with the man to surrender.
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Man sustains life-threatening burns in Ellsworth apartment fire
The fire on Meadow View Lane displaced 4 people, authorities said Wednesday.