Maine produces millions of wreaths per year thanks to its abundant pine trees, which some farmers trim for a second source of income.
Morgan Womack
Staff Writer
Morgan covers crime and public safety for the Portland Press Herald. She moved to Maine from the sandy shores of West Michigan in 2024. She discovered her passion for breaking news while working for Michigan State University's student-run newspaper, and in her internships at the Indianapolis Star and NPR member station Michigan Public. Outside of the newsroom, she enjoys cooking, crafting and reading, and is always on the hunt for the perfect chai latte.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Standish man agrees to serve 30 years in plea deal after jury deadlocks
Brandon Libby, 37, faced one count of murder in the death of Amanda Brown. But the jury couldn’t reach a verdict after deliberating for 2 1/2 days and Libby agreed to plead guilty to manslaughter.
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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Mistrial declared in trial of man charged with murder in Edgecomb toddler’s death
Superior Court Justice Daniel Billings said the jury was tainted by outbursts from the girl’s mother and declared a mistrial in the state’s case against Tyler Witham-Jordan in the death of 3-year-old Makinzlee Handrahan in 2022.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Local & State
‘Wicked’ is a box office hit, and 2 Mainers helped make it happen
Cinematographer Alice Brooks and singer Meg Doherty both played behind-the-scenes roles in the 2024 musical, which is on track to be the biggest movie of the year.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Four more men plead not guilty to assault charges in Morrill’s Corner shooting
The men are accused of being involved in a fight between two rival motorcycle clubs in Portland this summer appeared in Cumberland County on Thursday for their arraignments.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Forensic experts debate how Standish woman died in 2021 shooting
Brandon Libby, 37, is charged with murder in the death of his girlfriend, 30-year-old Amanda Brown, who died from a single gunshot wound to the stomach.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
FBI offers $15,000 reward for information about missing Maine girl
Stefanie Damron, 14, has been missing since leaving her New Sweden home in late September.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Toy Fund gets surge of requests for help as Maine families struggle
The Portland Press Herald Toy Fund is celebrating the 75th anniversary of its founding and facing an unexpected spike in demand for help.
Posted inLocal & State
Warren Graver, Freeport: Connecting kids in foster care to their community
A contractor for the state’s child and family services, he uses his network to create opportunities.
Posted inFood & Dining, Local & State, News
Pass the cranberries: Maine growers embrace intense demand of holiday season
While many Maine cranberry bogs had a good harvest this year, growers are grappling with the holiday rush.