More than a century ago, the state wiped out the coastal community, institutionalizing its mixed-race population. The monument at Pineland Farms promises we’ll always remember.
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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Investigators seize bookkeeper’s computer from Lilley law firm
Investigators suspect the late attorney’s employee siphoned off funds estimated at more than $850,000.
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Mother of Biddeford murder victim sues, saying police ignored killer’s threats
Susan Johnson’s federal lawsuit says officers failed to search James Pak’s apartment for weapons before he shot and killed teenagers Derrick Thompson and Alivia Welch in 2012.
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Lawsuit against Lilley’s bookkeeper on hold pending criminal probe
Jaime Butler, who worked for the late attorney, was sued by Lilley’s relatives after they said they found discrepancies in the checks Butler was writing for the law firm.
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Smoking pot and playing video games, Lyman man never noticed daughters missing, police say
The 2- and 3-year-old girls were found wandering naked outside.
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Prosecutors seek a delay of hearing for Anthony Sanborn
They also file a list of potential witnesses as they push to preserve his 1992 murder conviction.
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Man charged after confrontation at Old Orchard Beach basketball court
A 21-year-old Biddeford man allegedly displayed a handgun during an altercation Tuesday evening at the First Street Memorial Park.
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Police detonate suspicious device found outside Topsham Home Depot
Police and firefighters said the bag was found under a tree at the Topsham Fair Mall, and contained electronic devices but no explosives.
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Kennebunk teacher accused of sex with student was previously investigated
Jill Lamontagne’s attorney said she denies the allegations in a protective order filed on behalf of a student at Kennebunk High that she was in a sexual relationship with him.
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Missing 15-year-old Westbrook girl is found safe
Madison Brown was last seen Tuesday on Brown Street in Westbrook.