Matt Byrne

Staff Writer

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.

Local & State, News

I-295 in Falmouth reopens following car fire

by Matt Byrne July 9, 2019July 9, 2019

The car fire at mile 9 southbound in Falmouth caused major traffic delays Tuesday afternoon.

Business, Local & State, News

Portland police to host meet-and-greets at Starbucks this month

by Matt Byrne July 8, 2019July 8, 2019

The coffee-with-a-cop event planned for Friday at the Congress Street Starbucks is the first of 3 meet-ups in July at the coffee chain’s locations in the city.

Local & State, News

Dumpster fire briefly closes baggage claim area at jetport

by Matt Byrne July 8, 2019July 8, 2019

Cardboard in the dumpster ignited Monday afternoon, forcing a brief shutdown of the baggage claim area at the Portland International Jetport.

Cops & Courts, Local & State, News

Former Libertarian House candidate from Bath charged with attempted murder

by Darcie Moore Times Record July 8, 2019July 9, 2019

Maine State Police arrest Christopher Hallowell, 24, in Albion after a brief car chase that began when a trooper recognized the man wanted in connection with a shooting early Monday.

Local & State, News

Wells fire chief dies following battle with cancer

by Matt Byrne July 5, 2019July 6, 2019

Wayne Vetre died Friday at a hospital in Boston, the town said. He was 57.

Local & State, News

To avoid lawsuit, Saco to pay ex-chief $116,000 and cover 4 years of health care

by Matt Byrne July 5, 2019July 4, 2019

The agreement was executed on May 20, the day the city announced that Police Chief Raynald Demers and Deputy Chief Corey Huntress were cleared of any wrongdoing after weeks of investigation.