The 126th Aviation Regiment conducted a mountain hoist extraction to remove the 2 hikers near Carrabassett Valley.
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 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.
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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.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Department of Corrections pays Maine man $250K to settle lawsuit alleging years of mistreatment in prison
The state agency has denied Zachary Swain’s allegations that prison officials deprived him of proper mental health treatment by holding him in solitary confinement for years.
Posted inMaine, News
1 dead in Aroostook County house fire
The State Fire Marshal’s office is investigating the fire that occurred Thursday afternoon in Westfield, south of Presque Isle.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Eliot Cutler to remain in Hancock County Jail without bail
A Hancock County judge ordered Wednesday that the former Maine gubernatorial candidate not be released because of multiple alleged violations of his release.
Posted inMaine, News, The Maine Forecast
Wintry mix on the way to much of Maine overnight before rain arrives for Easter
The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory for many parts of the state from Thursday night into Friday.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, Politics
A bill to give Maine jails more leeway with immigration authorities is on track to become law
Proponents say the bill — passed by the Legislature this week and expected to be signed by Gov. Janet Mills — clarifies an existing law and would allow sheriffs to turn away federal immigration detainees in some instances.
Posted inMaine, News
Man dies in crash on I-95 in Newport
The man’s vehicle was stopped in the northbound lane when it was hit by a tractor trailer.
Posted inMaine, News
Boy severely burned in Topsham after trying to start fire
The 12-year-old boy was taken to the hospital with extensive burns.