A strong solar flare will draw the natural phenomenon to areas as far south as Maine, Boston and Colorado.
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.
Pa. police say person who shot Maine man could strike again
State police and the FBI are investigating whether the fatal shooting of Timothy Davison of Poland is connected to a shooting eight hours earlier.
Icy, dry morning, but no major accidents
Temperatures are expected to stay below freezing until Saturday.
Freezing temperatures to turn Maine roads into ice rinks
Transportation officials warn that motorists should assume surfaces will be ice-covered as temperatures drop below freezing after a day of soaking rain.
New wing of South Portland High embracing technology
Smart boards and innovative construction techniques abound in the addition, which opens to students Monday.
Yarmouth Town Hall closes after losing heat
The building saw only minor damage after a frozen heating unit triggered a leak that shut down the building’s boiler.
Working outdoors in this? Mainers have ways to outwit the cold
Clothing choices are key, as are warming breaks and common sense. Plus a personal mini-heater helps.
Yarmouth library will close during book move
Ahead of an extensive renovation, librarians plan to spend February relocating thousands of resources to a temporary home.
Yarmouth teacher wins $10K presidential award
Karen Jagolinzer is one of 102 teachers nationwide who received the honor, which comes with a visit to the White House.
LePage: Oil truck drivers may work longer hours
Federal rules are waived so drivers are allowed to make deliveries more than 60 hours per week until mid-January.