The town has filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit by the former owners of the land, who are seeking to block public access.
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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Loud gunfire in Standish ignites noisy debate over rights
The southern Maine town abandons rules spurred by complaints about target shooting after Second Amendment advocates weigh in.
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For a man obsessed, red tape can’t block business plan to import Land Cruisers
A Mainer’s dream to import and sell the vehicles almost crashes when scraps of wood run afoul of customs rules – until a call to the powerful brings compromise.
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Freeport fire chief is subject of ethics inquiry
Darrel Fournier could be censured by a state association if his former second job broke its conflict-of-interest rules.
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Ambitious plans become Maine contractor’s downfall
David Ireland wanted to build his nest egg and retire early, but his strategy to tie his firm to Summit Natural Gas’ expansion backfired.
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Freeport fire chief plans to take medical leave
Fire Chief Darrel Fournier said he is having surgery at the end of January and the leave is unrelated to a second, part-time job for a restoration company that he recently resigned.
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MPBN website compromised by hackers on LePage’s inauguration day
The apparent security breach occurs early in the morning of the day the network is broadcasting and live-streaming the event.
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Coming soon: The largest aquaponics greenhouse in Maine
More greens, butter lettuce specifically, grown in a clean, green way.
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LePage nominates Richard Rosen for top finance post
The Bucksport native has served as interim commissioner of the Department of Administrative and Financial Services since May.
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Two injured in separate New Year’s Eve fireworks accidents
Both men, one from Milo and the other from Minot, suffered serious hand injuries while using reloadable fireworks mortars.