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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.

Local & State, News

Small plane crashes into trees on Swans Island

by Morgan Womack June 26, 2024June 26, 2024

Only minor injuries were reported. Investigators were headed to the scene of the crash.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

South Portland teen accused of planning school shooting on trial in juvenile court

by Morgan Womack June 24, 2024July 22, 2024

The former South Portland High School student has pleaded not guilty to a charge of criminal solicitation for murder.

Local & State, Maine Crime

Limington man accused of killing mother and her boyfriend enters insanity plea

by Morgan Womack June 21, 2024June 21, 2024

Matthew Cote, 23, is pleading not guilty and not criminally responsible to two counts of murder and one count of arson in the June 2021 slayings.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Attorney general says man fired 15 shots at Portland officers before his death in I-295 shootout

by Morgan Womack June 21, 2024June 21, 2024

The AG said Portland police were justified when they shot and killed Kyle Desmarais, 42, in December after he got out of his car and fired at two 2 officers.

Local & State, Maine Crime, Nation & World, News, Politics

Sanford man accused of assaulting Capitol officer with bear spray during Jan. 6 riot

by Morgan Womack June 12, 2024June 12, 2024

Christopher Belliveau, 38, was arrested in Berwick on Wednesday in connection with the 2021 breach of the U.S. Capitol. He is charged with 5 felonies and 3 misdemeanors.

Health, Local & State, News

New device, medication help Maine paramedics improve baby delivery

by Morgan Womack June 11, 2024June 10, 2024

Former EMS protocol required paramedics to transport mothers and babies in separate ambulances. Now crews can carry them together, giving a mother and her child more time to connect.