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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.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Case of teen charged in Union paddleboarder’s death is no longer public

by Morgan Womack August 21, 2025August 21, 2025

The 17-year-old suspect is charged with murder in the death of 48-year-old Sunshine Stewart of Tenants Harbor.

Local & State, News

Brother says Casco man killed in Windham was a devoted father, fisherman

by Morgan Womack August 19, 2025August 20, 2025

Erin Hayne, 33, was fatally shot while riding his motorcycle Friday in Windham.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Piscataquis County Jail again accepting intakes after failed state inspection report

by Morgan Womack August 11, 2025August 11, 2025

Sheriff Robert Young said Monday that state officials have approved the jail’s plan to regain compliance.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Piscataquis County Jail flagged for serious health risks, inconsistent record-keeping

by Morgan Womack August 6, 2025August 6, 2025

Sheriff Robert Young says the Dover-Foxcroft facility is on track to fix the issues of noncompliance that the Maine Department of Corrections raised in a recent inspection.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Waldo County man accused in fatal shooting as a teen sentenced to 25 years in prison

by Morgan Womack August 5, 2025August 5, 2025

Atilio Delgado, now 20, was 16 years old when he was charged with murder in the fatal shooting of 49-year-old James Cluney in 2022.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

ICE, Maine police department trade blame over reserve officer’s work status

by Morgan Womack and Emily Allen July 30, 2025July 31, 2025

An Old Orchard Beach reserve officer was arrested by ICE last week. The town chief said the feds confirmed he was allowed to work in the U.S. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security called the police department ‘reckless.’