Malunda Destino, who played for Lewiston’s Maine Legends FC, was arrested by ICE last month.
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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Handler of Maine public safety dog that died charged with animal cruelty, placed on leave
Brodie Hinckley, the director of the Bureau of Emergency Communications, is accused of leaving Baxter, a 3-year-old chocolate Labrador, in a state vehicle outside the Bangor Regional Communications Center for more than 4 hours.
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Lewiston soccer club fundraising for star defender detained by ICE
Malunda Destino, 24, a starting defender for Maine Legends FC, was detained by ICE last week and is currently in custody in Massachusetts.
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Girl, 8, hit and killed by ambulance in Van Buren
Emma Cormier was attempting to cross Main Street when she was hit Wednesday afternoon, police say.
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Maine’s Border Patrol agents are using more traffic stops, surveillance to make arrests
With arrests down at the actual northern border, Border Patrol agents are venturing farther into states to help with immigration arrests.
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Owner of Gray brewery killed in New Gloucester crash was ‘everybody’s biggest fan’
Stacy Strattard, 64, was hit and killed by a car Saturday evening. She was a co-owner of Birchwood Brewing.
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Case of teen charged in Union paddleboarder’s death is no longer public
The 17-year-old suspect is charged with murder in the death of 48-year-old Sunshine Stewart of Tenants Harbor.
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Gray woman killed in crash remembered as welcoming co-owner of local brewery
Stacy Strattard, 64, was fatally struck by a car when crossing the street in New Gloucester on Saturday evening.
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Lisbon man sentenced to 3 years for stealing from site of quadruple homicide in Bowdoin
Arden Shaw pleaded guilty to stealing U.S. Border Patrol equipment from the home where a quadruple homicide occurred. He was sentenced in federal court Tuesday.
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Brother says Casco man killed in Windham was a devoted father, fisherman
Erin Hayne, 33, was fatally shot while riding his motorcycle Friday in Windham.