Critics say a military-type response like the one seen in Ferguson, Mo., may only inflame tense situations.
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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Maine Municipal Association wants welfare suit kept in state court
It argues that petitioners are relying on state law to make their case about who gets municipal General Assistance aid.
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Man saved after suffering medical crisis in front of Westbrook police station
Officers perform CPR on the man, who was being driven to a medical appointment.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State
Robin Williams movies to be shown Monday in Portland
‘Hook’ and ‘Good Will Hunting’ will be put on at One Longfellow Square.
Posted inLocal & State, News
‘Mighty storm’ leaves big mess in southern Maine
Cleanup and repairs begin after billions of gallons of water from a soaking rain damages cars, homes, offices and roads but causes no injuries.
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Lewiston landlord dies after fight between tenants
Louis St. Pierre was trying to intervene in a verbal altercation that turned physical in his Lisbon Street building, police say.
Posted inMaine Governor's race, News, Politics
Betsy Smith no longer leader of Cutler PAC
Smith resigned from Campaign for Maine on July 15, and says her goals and strategies differed from the organization’s.
Posted inMaine Governor's race, News, Paul LePage, Politics
Christie stumps for LePage at Bangor business
The New Jersey governor touts Paul LePage’s economic record and pledges financial support.
Posted inBusiness, News
Rockport installs its own super-fast Internet network
If other towns follow Rockport’s lead, Maine could begin to pull itself from the bottom of national rankings for access to quality Internet service.
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Cumberland’s voters to decide on $3 million beach purchase
The deal would provide public access to the ocean for the first time, but some question the cost and recreational value.