The Dixfield couple was killed instantly when their car collided head-on with a dump truck, police say.
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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Police rule out homicide in Portland parking garage death
The man who fell to his death on Sunday is identified as David Thorne of Portland.
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S. Portland massage parlor shut down
The city says the Red Stone Spa was offering at least one sexual massage service.
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Disc golf is flying high in Greater Portland
Four courses have opened in the last year as interest grows in a sport that costs little and draws scores of enthusiasts.
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Rescue effort for missing boater off Ogunquit ends
The Marine Patrol will switch its mission Saturday to searching for the man’s body.
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A Maine summer camp to build confidence
Rippleffect and the Center for Grieving Children offer a camp experience free of charge to a dozen refugee children.
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Portland school district to lease space for Adult Education
A unanimous vote by the school board Tuesday will allow the district to find a short-term home for the program.
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Freeport councilors mull deficit options
The current $140,000 shortfall stems from cuts in state revenue sharing – and another will follow.
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South Portland puts tar sands issue to vote
Councilors will ask voters if they want an ordinance to prevent the oil from flowing through the city.
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Laid-back Portland panhandler gets creative
As a city ban takes effect, a man trades his spot between lanes of traffic for a shady patch of grass, but he’s out of luck.