Democratic leaders are calling for state Rep. Lucas Lanigan to resign and withdraw from the election. Republican leaders say that’s premature.
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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Boston man sentenced to 10 years in deadly Deering Oaks shooting
Amin Awies Mohamed, 40, accepted an Alford plea to manslaughter for the 2022 shooting death of Walter Omal.
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As the Supreme Court considers federal ghost gun rules, legal experts say Maine should get on board
Maine law enforcement and legal experts agree that sellers of untraceable firearms should be federally licensed – a topic before the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Woodland man arrested in connection with explosive devices targeting residents
Joshua Brydon, 37, was charged with multiple counts of arson and criminal use of explosives.
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Man killed in Falmouth hit-and-run remembered as loving father, generous friend
Jedidiah Watson, 44, was killed on Aug. 6. The suspect in the crash, Colin Guimont, 40, of New Gloucester, was arrested Friday.
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Former Portland teacher sentenced to prison for storing videos of child sex abuse
Travis McCutcheon, 54, appeared in Portland’s federal courthouse on Tuesday morning.
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Maine issues 2nd recall of moldy cannabis
The recall affects several recreational cannabis products made by Nova Farms with the ‘Frosted Cookies’ strain.
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Maine State Police apprehend Alfred man with multiple felony warrants
Garrett Littlefield, 33, was seen Thursday crashing a stolen truck in Casco before evading police for hours, authorities say.
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Bath mother, daughter killed in murder-suicide remembered as generous people
Jennifer Bailey and her mother, Lisa, were shot and killed early Sunday morning outside their home in Bath. A longtime family friend said the two had lived with abuse for years and Lisa had recently filed for divorce.
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Sanford man injured in stabbing at Family Dollar
Police are searching for the suspect, who was described as a man with long hair wearing blue jeans, a backward-facing hat and a multi-colored hoodie.