Gene Miner, 83, died on Sept. 25 after battling cancer. He grew up in a family with 16 children that received gifts from the Toy Fund.
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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Forensic experts debate how Standish woman died in 2021 shooting
Brandon Libby, 37, is charged with murder in the death of his girlfriend, 30-year-old Amanda Brown, who died from a single gunshot wound to the stomach.
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Windham man pleads not guilty to role in deadly Morrill’s Corner attack
Kaleb Cidre, 22, is one of 5 men arrested by Portland police last month and charged with elevated aggravated assault and conspiracy to commit elevated aggravated assault.
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Portland man charged with murder after body found in apartment
Police identified the victim as 43-year-old Matthew Merrick, of Portland.
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Westbrook man arrested, accused of killing roommate
Maine State Police identified the victim as 59-year-old Robert Seger of Westbrook.
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FBI offers $15,000 reward for information about missing Maine girl
Stefanie Damron, 14, has been missing since leaving her New Sweden home in late September.
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Toy Fund gets surge of requests for help as Maine families struggle
The Portland Press Herald Toy Fund is celebrating the 75th anniversary of its founding and facing an unexpected spike in demand for help.
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Warren Graver, Freeport: Connecting kids in foster care to their community
A contractor for the state’s child and family services, he uses his network to create opportunities.
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Pass the cranberries: Maine growers embrace intense demand of holiday season
While many Maine cranberry bogs had a good harvest this year, growers are grappling with the holiday rush.
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Westbrook Fire Department isolates large fuel spill in Presumpscot River
The oil was flowing from the storm drain system into the river.