Nathan Damigo, whose grandmother lives in Minot, founded Identity Evropa, one of the organizations behind Saturday’s deadly rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Matt Byrne
Matt Byrne has covered crime and public safety for the Press Herald since 2016. It is his second beat since being hired at the Press Herald in late 2012, when he left the Boston Globe's suburban news bureau. Matt grew up outside Philadelphia, moved to Boston to attend Emerson College and now loves living in Maine. When he is not nerding out on court documents or listening to a police scanner, Matt loves to work on old cars, make things out of metal and try new craft beers. Offers to drive your race car, or news tips, are always welcome.
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Bayside residents ask for help as street crime rises at alarming rate
Unlike other Portland neighborhoods, the area is seeing a soaring number of incidents including public drug use and drunkenness, indecent exposure, assault and criminal trespass.
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Suspect in July stabbing in Waterboro arrested again after police chase
Vincent Cole, 26, was arrested Sunday after a brief car chase and a confrontation with sheriff’s deputies at his home.
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Limerick man charged with assault after wife says he beat, terrorized her
John French, 53, allegedly beat his wife with a broom handle and metal object, then refused to answer the door for two hours when deputies responded.
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Fox bites 2 people in Lewiston; police fear it could be rabid
The fox sightings – and bitings – occurred Thursday and Friday on Hackett Street and Willow Circle.
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Body found off Long Wharf identified as Portland area fisherman
Paul Kirchhoff was last seen leaving J’s Oyster Bar on the waterfront just after midnight Wednesday.
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Long Creek youth correctional facility to get new superintendent
Caroline Raymond, the CEO of Day One, a youth counseling and treatment organization in South Portland, will take over at Long Creek Youth Development Center in about 60 days.
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Man found in West End likely died of cardiac event
The 28-year-old man who died Tuesday morning had a known heart condition, police say.
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Power restored to traffic lights at Woodfords Corner after truck hits pole
The accident also affected signals at the intersection of Vannah Avenue and Baxter Boulevard, the city says.
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Body found floating near Portland wharf
The body of a 42-year-old man was found Thursday morning floating off Long Wharf, police said.