Maine law enforcement and legal experts agree that sellers of untraceable firearms should be federally licensed – a topic before the U.S. Supreme Court.
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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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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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
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.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
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.
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Ogunquit police say report of shots fired could have been fireworks
Officers responded to a report of at least five gunshots in the area of 67 Main St., near the Hideaway Inn, around 3:50 a.m. Monday. No one was injured.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, Politics
Sagadahoc County voters consider criticism from governor, Lewiston commission in vote for sheriff
Both candidates have been criticized for the department’s failure to stop the gunman in the mass shooting. While that has swayed some voters, others said it’s not on their radar.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Portland police investigate potential assault at Western Prom
Police found the 53-year-old victim on the ground with severe injuries.
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Maine police academy board votes to expand disciplinary powers
The new standards of conduct will be reviewed by the secretary of state and attorney general before they are officially adopted in a few months.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Maine police unions say proposed disciplinary rule change lacks clarity
The Maine Criminal Justice Academy’s draft rules would allow it to discipline officers for unprofessional behavior, but the unions say the changes are too broad and could be harmful to future recruiting.
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Southern Maine police are testing new AI software to write their police reports
Both the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office and Portland Police Department have tried out the tech, which is raising questions about whether it’s cutting-edge or cutting corners.