A lawsuit by Horseracing Jobs Fairness argues that the Secretary of State’s Office used inconsistent and arbitrary guidelines to verify signatures.
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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81-year-old woman missing for several hours is found in Scarborough
Cynthia Williams of Laurel Ridge Road was last seen at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, and could be attempting to hitch a ride to Raymond, Police said.
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Brunswick man charged with domestic violence after alleged assault on I-295
Derek Zimmerman, 53, allegedly assaulted a woman in her car on the interstate in South Portland before fleeing on foot.
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Man charged with setting four trash container fires in Portland
Fires in large trash bins behind a shopping plaza on Brighton Avenue were quickly extinguished.
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Presque Isle pup at center of felony cruelty charge gets new home
Tonka’s ears were cropped with scissors, allegedly without anesthetic or sedation, by his former owner.
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Brunswick man summoned on cruelty charge alleging he hit, threw dog
One of the dog’s legs was amputated as a result of the injuries, police say.
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Gorham police pursue fleeing driver into Buxton
The driver took off when police tried to stop the pickup truck Wednesday morning.
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After cold case arrest, a new ordeal for families, community
The mother of an East Millinocket slaying victim braces for a murder trial 35 years later, along with the parents of the suspect.
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Maine State Police make arrest in 1980 killing of teenager from East Millinocket
The long-unsolved killing of Joyce McLain, 16, helped motivate legislators to approve funding for a cold case squad a year ago.
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First mumps case reported in Maine since 2013
Maine health officials are exploring whether the case – in a student at the University of Southern Maine – is linked to cases at a college in New Hampshire.