Jill Lamontagne, a health teacher at the high school, allegedly had sexual contact with a 17-year-old student ‘numerous times.’
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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Sanford officials seek state and federal funds to help clean up burned-out mill
The City Council says the ultimate goal should be to demolish both mill buildings at the site of the massive fire and prepare the property for redevelopment.
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Third victim’s remains found in Aroostook County boating accident
The body of Mark Chambers, 51, was recovered Sunday evening from Square Lake, the Maine Warden Service says.
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Three boys face arson charges in massive fire that destroyed Sanford mill
Two 13-year-olds and a 12-year-old, all from Sanford, are arrested and held on felony charges at the Long Creek Youth Development Center in South Portland.
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Portland, Scarborough restaurant owners plead guilty to tax evasion
The owners of J’s Oyster Bar and Anjon’s Italian Restaurant face jail time and could be made to repay more than $2 million in restitution, according to court records.
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Nearly 3 pounds of heroin and cocaine seized in Sanford bust
Three men from Lowell and Lawrence, Mass., and a Sanford resident are charged with trafficking.
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Two crime profilers for Anthony Sanborn Jr. say clues suggest a serial killer
Preliminary reports filed in court say evidence in the 1989 murder of Jessica L. Briggs points away from the man who was imprisoned for 25 years in the case.
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Sebago woman accused of faking cancer pleads not guilty of theft
Hillary McLellan, 25, allegedly told friends for more than a year that she had been diagnosed with cancer, leading them to raise money for her treatment.
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Hundreds gather to honor Fryeburg officer who died in the line of duty
Nathan Desjardins was fatally injured in a boat accident while searching for a missing canoeist on the Saco River.
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Boater’s body found on Aroostook County lake; 2 other men still missing
The boaters’ vessel capsized Tuesday afternoon, and only person who was wearing a life jacket swam to shore.