Morgan covers crime and public safety for the Press Herald. Although she'll always consider herself a Midwesterner, coastal Maine reminds her of where she grew up - the sandy shores of West Michigan. A recent graduate of Michigan State University, Morgan served as the editor-in-chief of the independent, student-run State News. She first delved into crime reporting at IndyStar, where she tackled breaking news and covered homicides at her internship. She's also worked on the digital side of news during her time at NPR member station Michigan Public. Outside of the newsroom, you might find Morgan browsing thrift stores, listening to indie pop music or continuing her perpetual hunt for the perfect chai latte.
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PublishedJuly 26, 2024
Body of Waldoboro man was likely burned, attorney says
An attorney for the third suspect to be charged in the case said the body of Kyle MacDougall was burned before police discovered the remains.
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PublishedJuly 26, 2024
Man’s body found in Casco Bay near Chebeague Island
A recreational fisherman found the body of the unidentified man in the water about 100 yards from the end of Indian Point Road
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PublishedJuly 25, 2024
Two victims identified after small plane crashes at Bar Harbor airport
The single-engine plane arriving from New Jersey with 2 people aboard crashed during its approach, the FAA said.
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PublishedJuly 23, 2024
Biddeford man pleads guilty to assaulting police at Jan. 6 Capitol riot
Christopher Maurer, 45, will be sentenced in November for a felony charge of assaulting officers using a dangerous weapon.
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PublishedJuly 23, 2024
Fatal Hancock County fire ruled a murder-suicide
Two bodies were found at the residence after the fire in May, who authorities identified as Marie Robbins, 35, of Great Pond and Ryan Devisme, 38 of Aurora.
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PublishedJuly 22, 2024
Man accused of manslaughter in death of Owls Head toddler appears in court
Aziayh Scott, 23, joined his initial hearing on Zoom from Knox County Jail.
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PublishedJuly 21, 2024
Maine Republicans and Democrats react after Biden drops out of 2024 race
Most Democrats praised the president, saying he is putting the country first, while some Republicans say Biden’s ‘terrible’ policies won’t change just because there will be a new nominee.
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PublishedJuly 18, 2024
A death investigation in Cushing reveals conflicting information as second suspect appears in court
Jason Hewett, 39, of Farmingdale, is charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of Kyle MacDougall, 45, of Waldoboro.
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PublishedJuly 17, 2024
South Portland teen found not guilty of school shooting plot
Cumberland County Judge Peter Darvin said the 17-year-old did commit arson.
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PublishedJuly 17, 2024
Police arrest second suspect in Cushing death after 4-hour standoff
Maine State Police say Jason Hewett, who has been tied to a death in Cushing, was arrested Tuesday. Court documents for another suspect indicate the victim was Kyle MacDougall of Waldoboro.