The 56-year-old man was arrested after the alleged attack at the town hall Tuesday, Maine State Police said.
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.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Portland man charged with murder in stabbing of group home employee, police say
The victim was identified as Marlene McNeill, 40, of Gorham. A former co-worker described her as grounded and compassionate — and her death as tragic.
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Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
Palmyra boy dies days after being pulled from South Carolina pool
The 4-year-old died at the Medical University of South Carolina on Monday, authorities confirmed.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Live updates: Graham Platner to skip Democratic Senate primary debates after Janet Mills drops out
Meanwhile, Mills declined to immediately endorse Platner as he gears up for a likely head-to-head matchup with Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November.
Posted inMaine, News, The Maine Forecast
How to stay safe amid elevated fire risk in Maine
Meteorologists cautioned against starting any fires Tuesday, with dry and breezy weather making conditions dangerous.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
Body of lobsterman recovered in Down East bay
Thomas West, 63, of Steuben, was found dead Wednesday in Dyer Bay, according to the Maine Marine Patrol.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Eliot Cutler accused of violating probation for 5th time
New court documents allege that the 2-time Maine gubernatorial candidate failed to provide police investigators with correct passwords to his electronic devices, which are subject to searches.
Posted inCommunity, News
Maine National Guard uses Black Hawk helicopter to rescue hikers on Bigelow Mountain
The 126th Aviation Regiment conducted a mountain hoist extraction to remove the 2 hikers near Carrabassett Valley.
Posted inCommunity, Maine Crime, News
Maine AG rules officers justified in shooting of Franklin County man
Gabriel Wilbur was hospitalized after police shot him in the shoulder 3 times in July 2025. Officials said he was threatening to shoot a landscaper working at a Wilton home.
Posted inCommunity, Maine Crime, News
Brunswick neighborhood rattled by violent killing
Tanner Dostie, 45, has been charged with murder after police found remains at his home on Randall Circle.