Several groups claim that federal agencies didn’t thoroughly evaluate the New England Clean Energy Connect’s environmental impact.
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.
Elan School and Yarmouth fires connected to 4 teens, state fire marshal says
The state agency says 7 fires in Poland and Yarmouth were intentionally set. Two teens have been charged in connection to some of the fires, and more charges may be coming.
Mainers witness selection of new pope as white smoke rises in Vatican City
Cardinal Robert Prevost, who will become Pope Leo XIV, appeared on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica after the conclave election.
The 35-pound rod that smashed a car in Portland did not fall from the sky, FAA says
The piece of metal flew off a nearby tugboat and damaged the rear hatch of a car in the Casco Bay Lines lot.
35-pound hunk of metal that damaged car in Portland may have fallen from plane
The metal rod crumpled the rear hatch of the Volkswagen Jetta parked at the Casco Bay Lines parking lot.
FRONTLINE, Press Herald documentary nominated for 2 Emmy awards
The film, ‘Breakdown in Maine’ was announced as a 2025 nominee on Thursday.
BMV branches flooded by unprecedented influx of Mainers ahead of Real ID switch
Secretary of State Shenna Bellows said Maine residents will still be able to apply for a Real ID after May 7.
National Park Service investigating after man found dead at Acadia National Park
A park official said there is no threat to the public and no one had been reported missing.
Maine community leaders remember Pope Francis as humble, charitable pontiff
Pope Francis, 88, died Monday morning after more than 12 years as head of the Catholic Church.
Maine funeral director who stole over $60,000 from clients sentenced to year in prison
Harold Lee Lamson Jr. pleaded guilty to dozens of charges Wednesday tied to the thefts while he operated four funeral homes in Penobscot and Washington counties.