Maine State Police say Jason Hewett, who has been tied to a death in Cushing, was arrested Tuesday. Court documents for another suspect indicate the victim was Kyle MacDougall of Waldoboro.
Morgan Womack
Staff Writer
Morgan covers breaking news and public safety for the Portland Press Herald. Before moving to Maine in 2024, she reported for Michigan State University's student-run publication, as well as the Indianapolis Star and Michigan Public. She's passionate about telling human-centered stories and battling for access to public records. As someone who grew up on the sandy shores of Lake Michigan, Morgan feels at home in Maine's natural scenery.
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Maine’s fire marshal retiring after complaints about office’s workplace culture
Richard McCarthy will step down on Aug. 30, less than a year after the state’s labor relations board reported that the office committed a ‘flagrant violation’ of a union contract.
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Attorney general says Naples police shooting in January was self-defense
Eric Sweda, 36, was taken to the hospital on Jan. 15 for a gunshot wound to his arm after he was shot by a York County deputy after hours of negotiations.
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Cumberland County sergeant was already suspended before domestic violence allegations
Brian Smith, 36, is charged with domestic violence reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon and threatening display of a weapon after he was arrested Sunday afternoon in Poland.
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Bodies of teenage stepbrothers recovered from water at Sanford park
An investigation continues, but officials believe 17-year-old Tavayne Weir and 16-year-old Diandre Graham drowned at Holdsworth Park.
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Coast Guard calls off search for man who fell off boat in Casco Bay
The Coast Guard on Friday suspended its search for Edward Berke, 30, who fell overboard into Casco Bay on the Fourth of July.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Portland police find grenade in home of man accused of building bomb, threatening judge
Court records reveal that Daryl Walsh, 39, made threats and appeared to be in the process of building a bomb when his mother reported him to police.
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Toddler wounded by self-inflicted gunshot in Sanford
Police say the 3-year-old boy had what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound in the hand and was being treated at Maine Medical Center.
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Driver who hit 4 troopers in Hollis last summer sentenced to 2 years in prison
Tyler Croston of Westbrook pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon.
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Casco man dies in motorcycle crash
Nicholas Murdock, 35, died at Maine Medical Center Tuesday, a day after losing control of his bike on Meadow Road.