He signs a letter to Obama with five other Republican governors, requesting unprecedented access because of the scandal over wait lists for medical care.
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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Building trade group endorses LePage
The Associated Builders and Contractors of Maine have been strong supporters of the governor, who shares a vision for reduced regulations on business.
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S. Portland council: Don’t legalize marijuana
In a non-binding resolution, city councilors say they do not support a local referendum aimed at legalizing recreational marijuana use.
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Borrowed Corvette sinks in marsh, driver arrested in Wells
A 1971 classic Corvette Stingray was likely totaled when the driver lost control and drove into several feet of salt water Sunday.
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Post-mortem answers slow to surface in state’s system
High staff turnover, limited financial resources and a growing caseload create a backlog of cases at the state medical examiner’s office.
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Dr. Margaret Greenwald, Maine’s chief medical examiner, retired effective Friday, her office said. Mark Belserene, administrator for the Office of Chief Medical Examiner, confirmed that Greenwald had left the position after 16 years as the state’s top forensic investigator. During her tenure, Greenwald helped modernize the death investigation process and implemented standards that brought the […]
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Maine’s chief medical examiner to retire
Dr. Margaret Greenwald leaves her post after 16 years as the top forensic investigator in Maine.
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Maine-made Chinese dumplings recalled because they weren’t inspected
No one has become ill from Jyang-Lee’s Kitchen food, which the government says was not properly inspected.
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Business-friendly Hermon shares LePage’s worldview
Known for its low taxes and bustling trucking industry, the small town remains a deep bastion of support for conservatives.
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Stubborn rail delays motorists, Downeaster passengers
Crews work into the night to install new rail on the bridge connecting Saco and Biddeford. The work delays Thursday evening commuters, as well as train passengers.