Amanda McGonigle, who runs the Instagram account @CatsOnACouch, filed a lawsuit against the Secret Service and Executive Office of the President.
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
Friendship market owner detained by ICE has returned home
An attorney confirmed that Dhavalkumar ‘Dale’ Patel was released from custody Monday evening.
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Posted inCommunity, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Owner of Friendship market detained by ICE
Dhavalkumar Patel was apprehended by immigration agents at Wallace’s Market on Saturday. He contends that he is being unlawfully held.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, The Maine Forecast
Maine braces for extreme heat ahead of Fourth of July
The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat watch between Wednesday and Friday for portions of southern, central and western Maine. Heat and humidity could make it feel as hot as 110 degrees.
Posted inMaine, News
Data shows reports of ICE activity in Maine have risen
Immigration advocates say calls to a hotline have corresponded with steadily climbing reports of enforcement and detentions. Federal officials continue to be tight-lipped about apprehensions.
Posted inMaine, News, The Maine Forecast
Severe thunderstorms, high winds sweep through Maine
A line of storms that moved east throughout Thursday afternoon prompted a tornado watch, blew over trees and power lines, and knocked out electricity for several thousand people.
Posted inUncategorized
Portland man found not competent to stand trial in killing of group home worker
Armando Javier Negrete, 40, is accused of fatally stabbing Marlene McNeill, who worked at a Woodford Street group home. Prosecutors said Wednesday he may be able to be restored to competency after proper treatment.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Portland man found not competent to stand trial in killing of group home employee
Armando Javier Negrete, 40, is accused of fatally stabbing Shalom House employee Marlene McNeill in May. He will remain in state custody.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Eliot Cutler released from jail again
The disgraced gubernatorial candidate and sex offender was arrested last week for failing to sign a probation treatment plan document — his 6th alleged probation violation.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
2 Maine legislative races proceed to ranked-choice runoffs, 3 to be recounted
The secretary of state announced Tuesday that the additional races will be included in the dayslong process to determine the final outcomes in Maine’s primary races.