Two challengers for the governor’s seat criticize his comments made on the day he submits petitions to get on the ballot for re-election.
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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I-295 wrong-way driver may face ‘stiffer penalties’
A 72-year-old from Falmouth was cited after he drove the wrong way Wednesday, striking another car head-on, police say.
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In Maine, we are not alone, UFO trackers say
Maine apparently has one of the highest per-capita rates of UFO sightings in U.S.
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Canada decision may bring tar sands oil closer to Maine
Regulators are expected to allow a pipeline to start flowing into Montreal, which environmentalists fear will open the door to pumping the controversial oil to Portland Harbor.
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Federal funds approved for Yarmouth Harbor dredging
Work could start as soon as October, and would dramatically extend the life of three private marinas in the harbor.
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Yarmouth Harbor may get long-awaited dredging
The Army Corps of Engineers could fund the $2.5 million project.
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Portland council gives easements for DHHS move
After heated testimony, the City Council says it has no choice under the terms of a contractual agreement.
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Portland residents to face vote on Congress Square Plaza sale
Voters will decide June 10 whether to reverse a City Council move to sell part of Congress Square Plaza.
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Maine sword mystery: Is it a slice of history?
It’s unclear whether the relic that the Cumberland library wants to donate to the state museum was really once owned by President Andrew Jackson.
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Falmouth to spend $200,000 to help buy part of Clapboard Island
If successful, the purchase by the Maine Coast Heritage Trust would open 15 acres of wooded land to public access.