Morgan Womack – Page 4 – Lewiston Sun Journal

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.

Local & State, News, The Maine Forecast

Frigid cold breaks decades-old records in Portland, Augusta

by Morgan Womack December 5, 2025December 5, 2025

Temperatures dropped to near zero — with wind chills in the negatives — Thursday night into Friday morning as the chilly air set in behind an arctic cold front.

Local & State, News, The Maine Forecast

Maine facing record low temperatures from blast of arctic cold

by Morgan Womack December 4, 2025December 5, 2025

With wind chills as low as minus 30 possible, warming shelters are opening across the state, and meteorologists are reminding Mainers to dress in layers and stay hydrated.

Local & State, News, The Maine Forecast

Frigid temperatures on the way as Maine digs out from winter’s first major snow

by Morgan Womack December 3, 2025December 4, 2025

Tuesday’s heavy snowfall led to crashes, parking bans and hundreds of closures. Now, an arctic air mass is headed for the state, bringing potentially record-setting cold Thursday and Friday.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

See which county jails in Maine have agreements with federal agencies

by Morgan Womack and Jake Freudberg December 3, 2025December 3, 2025

Several of the state’s county jails have contracts to hold federal detainees, including, under some agreements, those taken into custody by immigration authorities.