Matthew Bourgault is a Digital Content Producer for WGME CBS13, based in Portland, Maine. With a focus on local news, Matthew covers a wide range of topics including community events, crime, weather, and human interest stories. His work has also been featured in VILLAGE AND FARM GARDEN CLUB, Sinclair Media I, Inc., and WNYO-TV.
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Matthew Bourgault's area of focus is on local crime and breaking news in the state of Maine, particularly around incidents such as evacuations, missing persons, arrests, accidents, fires, and other emergencies. If you have newsworthy information related to these topics within Maine or more specifically Portland, he may be interested in receiving pitches about them.
Given his emphasis on evolving stories and breaking news events with a specific geographic focus on Maine and Portland, consider providing timely updates about ongoing incidents or developments that align with his coverage area. If your pitch includes relevant crime-related information supported by official announcements or government sources within this region it might resonate well with Matthew.
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LISBON (WGME) -- The Lisbon Police Department says a man was arrested early Wednesday morning after a nine-hour standoff.
By: Anna Coon, Matthew Bourgault
Gwen Walz, the wife of Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz, made campaign stops in Maine Friday.
FALMOUTH (WGME) -- The Maine Department of Public Safety has released more information about a body found in the Presumpscot River next to Falmouth's Walton Park.
By: Matthew Bourgault
AUGUSTA (WGME) -- The Maine Department of the Secretary of State says that a piece of mail intended for Secretary of State Shenna Bellows' office was intercepted by the United States Postal Service.
AUGUSTA (WGME) -- The Augusta Police Department says a 17-year-old boy has died from his injuries after a crash on Civic Center Drive Tuesday.
By: Matthew Bourgault
AUGUSTA (WGME) -- The Maine Department of the Secretary of State now says that no suspicious letters to the office were intercepted Tuesday.
By: Matthew Bourgault
Maine State Police says a man is facing multiple charges after crashing a truck at the Exit 45 northbound toll in South Portland Wednesday. (Maine State Police)
NEW GLOUCESTER (WGME) -- The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office says a portion of Ricker Road in New Gloucester is closed due to an ongoing incident.
ACTON (WGME) -- The York County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in finding a missing child.
By: Matthew Bourgault, Sam Wheeler
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