Lucy Morgan died after the racket came apart and the aluminum shaft struck her head while her family was vacationing in Limerick.
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.
Maine hazmat teams simulate mass decontamination in training at SMCC
Maine Army National Guard Civil Support Team and the Maine Emergency Management Agency held a series of full-scale training exercises across the state this week. This scenario involved a simulated mass decontamination.
Indian Township man accused of sexual assault of child under 12
Nakoma Polches, 42, was arrested Tuesday in Massachusetts, where he is currently being held.