The Maine Wire
  • News
  • Commentary
  • The Blog
  • About
  • Support the Maine Wire
  • Store
Facebook Twitter Instagram
Trending News
  • Lewiston Resident Calls for Rule Changes to Allow Shooting Survivors to Speak as Council Conduct Draws Scrutiny
  • NGO Federal Revenue Down In Maine After Trump Sets USRAP Record Targeting Refugee Industrial Complex
  • Angus King Joins Democratic Senators in Challenging President Trump’s Election Integrity Executive Order
  • Fire Breaks Out On Maine Guided-Missile Destroyer, Injuring Three Sailors
  • Canadian Schizophrenic Who Stabbed Servicemembers Granted Travel To Saudi Arabia, Somalia To Meet Wife
  • Promises Made, Victims Shortchanged: Lewiston Families Demand AG Force Maine Community Foundation to Answer for Missing Relief Money
  • Lewiston Police Respond to Overnight Gunfire, Three Charged After Targeted Shooting
  • Unpopular ‘Suitcase Chicken’ Ban Likely To Be Lifted For Food Stamp Recipients
Facebook Twitter Instagram
The Maine Wire
Thursday, April 23
  • News
  • Commentary
  • The Blog
  • About
  • Support the Maine Wire
  • Store
The Maine Wire
Home ยป News ยป News ยป Maine State Police Police Identify Woman Found Dead in Lewiston
News

Maine State Police Police Identify Woman Found Dead in Lewiston

Edward TomicBy Edward TomicJune 5, 2025Updated:June 5, 2025No Comments1 Min Read1K Views
Facebook Twitter Email LinkedIn Reddit
Share
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email

The Maine State Police on Wednesday released the identity of a woman found dead at a home in Lewiston earlier this week.

Shortly after 5 a.m. on Monday, Lewiston Police responded to a residence on Old Greene Road in Lewiston for a death investigation.

The Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit also responded to the scene to investigate.

An autopsy was performed on Tuesday at the Maine Office of Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta.

Police identified the deceased as 42-year-old Melissa Donoghue of Lewiston.

Police say the cause and manner of Donoghue’s death are being withheld at this time as their investigation into the matter remains ongoing.

According to police, there is no threat to the public.

Additional information will be released when appropriate, State Police said Wednesday.

Previous ArticleVermont’s Becca Balint Has a Curious Sense of Privilege With Her Need for Illegal Immigration
Next Article Extra 4% Tax on Income Over $1 Million on Track for Adoption After Committee Dems Recommend Hike
Edward Tomic

Edward Tomic is a reporter for The Maine Wire based in Southern Maine. He grew up near Boston, Massachusetts and is a graduate of Boston University. He can be reached at [email protected]

Latest News

Lewiston Resident Calls for Rule Changes to Allow Shooting Survivors to Speak as Council Conduct Draws Scrutiny

April 23, 2026

NGO Federal Revenue Down In Maine After Trump Sets USRAP Record Targeting Refugee Industrial Complex

April 23, 2026

Angus King Joins Democratic Senators in Challenging President Trump’s Election Integrity Executive Order

April 23, 2026

Comments are closed.

Recent News

Lewiston Resident Calls for Rule Changes to Allow Shooting Survivors to Speak as Council Conduct Draws Scrutiny

April 23, 2026

NGO Federal Revenue Down In Maine After Trump Sets USRAP Record Targeting Refugee Industrial Complex

April 23, 2026

Angus King Joins Democratic Senators in Challenging President Trump’s Election Integrity Executive Order

April 23, 2026

Fire Breaks Out On Maine Guided-Missile Destroyer, Injuring Three Sailors

April 23, 2026

Canadian Schizophrenic Who Stabbed Servicemembers Granted Travel To Saudi Arabia, Somalia To Meet Wife

April 23, 2026
Newsletter

News

  • News
  • Campaigns & Elections
  • Opinion & Commentary
  • Media Watch
  • Education
  • Media

Maine Wire

  • About the Maine Wire
  • Advertising
  • Contact Us
  • Submit Commentary
  • Complaints
  • Maine Policy Institute

Resources

  • Maine Legislature
  • Legislation Finder
  • Get the Newsletter
  • Maine Wire TV

Facebook Twitter Instagram Steam RSS
  • Post Office Box 7829, Portland, Maine 04112

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.