According to his family, Matthew Smith, 27, of Gray succumbed to injuries from a motorcycle crash Sunday afternoon.
Matthew Daigle
Matthew Daigle is a court reporter at the Norway bureau of the Sun Journal and has worked for the company for more than six years. He covers the courts, Oxford County government, and the towns of Norway, Paris and Otisfield. He lives in Greene with his fiance, his two Siamese cats and his 13-year old chihuahua. In his spare time, he likes to read, watch movies and listen to podcasts about the television show “Survivor.” He is a graduate of the University of Maine at Farmington and earned a bachelor’s degree in Creative Writing.
Masses to be offered in Spanish in Lewiston, Portland
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland announced Wednesday that the Masses are being offered in four churches across Maine, including the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Lewiston.
Sixth time’s the charm: Sunday evening balloon launch a success
After five consecutive cancellations at the Great Falls Balloon Festival, the sunny weather and clear skies hold on.
Lewiston boy seriously injured after being hit by car
Police said a 10-year-old boy suffered a severe head injury when he was hit by a car while crossing Sabattus Street near South of the Border restaurant at dusk Monday evening.
Auburn man charged with selling marijuana near high school
An Auburn man was indicted by grand jury Tuesday on a charge of trafficking more than 20 pounds of marijuana near Edward Little High School.
Watch: Firefighters battle hard-to-reach brush fire along Lake Auburn
Some firefighters were ferried to Salmon Point on boats from the Route 4 boat launch, while others had to enter the woods from Taber’s and fight their way through the brush.
St. Mary’s outsourcing jobs, leaving 78 without placement
Covenant Health Systems, the parent organization of St. Mary’s Health System, announced Wednesday that it was partnering with a revenue cycle company starting in October, leaving 78 Lewiston employees without a position.
Game warden placed on administrative leave following assault charge in Bangor
A Mechanic Falls Game Warden, who has served with the Maine Warden Service since 2003, was placed on administrative leave Monday after being summonsed for misdemeanor assault at a concert in Bangor.
Son charged in stabbing, maul attack on mother in Harrison
A 49-year old Harrison woman was taken to Maine Medical Center Friday evening with serious injuries, Maine State Police say.
Biddeford driver charged in Lewiston police chase in stolen car
A grand jury indicted a Biddeford man Tuesday with eluding an officer, unauthorized use of property and leaving the scene of an accident after he led police on a chase in May in a stolen car.