The 12-year-old boy was taken to the hospital with extensive burns.
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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Senate approves funding for TSA and most of Homeland Security, but not immigration enforcement
The US House of Representatives is expected to vote on it Friday.
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Brunswick officer accused of assaulting a minor faced previous discipline
Nathan Day, 26, is accused of assaulting a 17-year-old girl in December. Disciplinary documents show he was reprimanded 3 times between 2023 and 2025.
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Ocean-effect snow squall causes several crashes in Brunswick, Topsham
Troopers responded to about 15 accidents along I-295 in the Brunswick area during the Thursday morning commute, with a few minor injuries reported.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Brunswick police officer accused of assaulting a minor
An attorney who says he’s representing the girl says she is still dealing with medical issues because of the incident.
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Hancock County probate judge, wanted on arrest warrant, turns himself in
William Blaisdell is accused of missing a court hearing last week concerning unpaid child support payments.
Posted inMaine, News, The Maine Forecast
Thousands in Maine lost power due to gusty winds
Most of the outages had been resolved by Tuesday afternoon after winds of 35-50 mph swept across the state.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Former Maine corrections official pleads guilty to stealing over $500K
Gerald Merrill, 64, of Abbot, is accused of using state-issued credit cards in what prosecutors said was a yearslong scheme.
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Maine under flood watch, high winds to follow
Heavy rainfall and melting snow could pave the way for ice jams and dangerous travel conditions, the National Weather Service says.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Mainers split in reaction to messages between immigration agent and local police leaders
Some officials described the messages among a Homeland Security agent and 2 high-level police officials as normal, while others criticized their content and tone.