A task force will study the impact of the European species that has taken a bite out of Maine’s bivalve fishery and develop controls.
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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Autopsy fails to reveal cause of Cheverus student’s sudden death
More testing will be done, as details emerge on efforts to save Benjamin LaMontagne, who had oral surgery a few days earlier.
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Love, sorrow, questions after Cheverus student’s death
Benjamin Edward LaMontagne, known for his independence, compassion and musical talents, dies at age 18 several days after having oral surgery.
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Yarmouth to charge sewer fees for first time since 1950s
The fees are expected to raise about $1 million per year. Some residents will get a discount.
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Hundreds sign up as natural gas heads to Cumberland, Yarmouth and Falmouth
If it gets final approval, a $72.5 million project to install 245 miles of pipes – and the savings on heating that go with it – will start soon.
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Maine prisoner dies in Warren lockup
The 79-year-old man was serving 30 months for unlawful sexual contact.
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Portland’s Mac Air Group spreads its wings
Formerly Maine Aviation Corp., the company turns its attention to the luxury aircraft market.
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Mainers find shoveling snow can be a real pain
Chiropractors and injury therapists see an uptick in business as Mainers develop aching joints and strained backs.
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Body found on Congress Street; suicide suspected
Portland police are searching for witnesses and checking security camera footage in the surrounding area.
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‘Survivor’ winner’s new pursuit? Setting up yurt camps in forest
Crafty Bob Crowley buys an old horse farm in Durham, runs the camping business with his family and eyes a bevy of other projects.