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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PublishedMarch 31, 2020
Burglar at Portland’s Flask Lounge took his time stealing equipment
Police are asking anyone with information about the break-in to call them.
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PublishedMarch 30, 2020
Arrests in southern Maine drop in midst of coronavirus pandemic
Police departments say that a combination of good behavior by the public and a change in police tactics has led to a decline in arrests in Cumberland and York counties.
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PublishedMarch 28, 2020
Body of missing Cape Porpoise man found in Saco
The remains of Craig Giefer, 43, were discovered in a remote area of the Saco Heath Preserve on Saturday, police say.
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PublishedMarch 28, 2020
Longtime WGAN morning host Ken Altshuler fired from station
The left-leaning co-host of the popular morning radio show says he was dismissed Friday as part of a restructuring move.
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PublishedMarch 28, 2020
Number of coronavirus cases in Maine rises to 211
The state is ramping up its testing capacity by outsourcing lab work to a private company, the Maine CDC director says.
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PublishedMarch 25, 2020
Cumberland County Jail inmate tests negative for coronavirus
An inmate who fell ill last week and was placed in quarantine is not infected, jail officials say.
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PublishedMarch 24, 2020
Portland issues stay-at-home order, closing all but essential workplaces
City officials say residents must shelter in place starting at 5 p.m. Wednesday to slow the spread of the virus, which has infected at least 5 city employees.
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PublishedMarch 24, 2020
First responders adapt to virus risks, brace for staff and equipment shortages
First responders must help the public during the pandemic while taking extra steps to avoid getting sick themselves. It’s a delicate balance, they say.
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PublishedMarch 20, 2020
Portland police officer tests positive for coronavirus
The unidentified officer is being quarantined out of state, the department said, and it’s unclear how many others may have been exposed.
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PublishedMarch 18, 2020
Advocates call for releasing some Maine inmates as jails, courts try to limit infections
The American Civil Liberties Union has urged governors in all 50 states to release inmates with less than a year left on their sentences.
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