A laser was pointed at a LifeFlight helicopter last week while it was flying back to its base in Sanford.
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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Judge dismisses lobstermen’s challenge to law requiring tracking devices on boats
U.S. District Judge John Woodcock cited jurisdictional problems with the case, but he encouraged the lobstermen to appeal the decision because it raises ‘significant Fourth Amendment issues’ over unreasonable searches and seizures.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Construction begins on York County recovery, training centers
The $44 million project in Alfred will be completed in about 18 to 24 months.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Acton man dies after trying to put out fire
Volney Spalding, 64, died on Wednesday after he was severely burned a few days before.
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Pedestrian dies after being hit by Amtrak Downeaster in New Hampshire
Police say the person, who has not been identified, was walking along the tracks and wasn’t aware of the approaching train traveling from Brunswick to Boston.
Posted inNews, Schools and Education
RSU 21 school board member resigns after facing recall vote
Kristin Shapiro, who represents Arundel on the 12-member board, sent her resignation letter last week.
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Portland Fire Department puts out another brush fire on Commercial Street
The brush fire is the second to hit Portland in 2 weeks as Maine and the rest of New England continue to grapple with dry conditions and high fire risk.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Police looking for man from Gray after alleged assault, car chase
The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office said 46-year-old Jeremy Dunlap is wanted for aggravated assault. Police tried 3 times to stop his car between Windham and Portland.
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Judge rules in Popham Beach property access case, but questions remain
The decision closes one chapter in the more than 2-year legal battle between the Tappen and Hill families.
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Supreme court says Kittery cannabis company can sue town over license lottery
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court agreed that High Maine LLC’s allegations against the town of Kittery were sufficient to warrant a trial and the case should not have been dismissed.