Clint Chadbourne’s predicament at a rest stop in York – ‘I am stuck in this cah!’ – has been viewed nearly 30 million times.
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.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Portland businesses ready to begin life without polystyrene
The ban that starts April 15 is likely to cost consumers, but it also will help keep non-biodegradable cups and containers out of the bay.
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Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Brunswick teacher accused of discussing religious belief
After the ACLU complains, the district says it was not part of the science lesson, just an ill-advised response to a fifth-grader’s question.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Fryeburg Academy coach resigns after anti-Islamic Facebook posting
Scott Lees, who had coached boy’s lacrosse since 2011, republished a letter containing false information that derided Muslims for not contributing to American society.
Posted inNews
Pledge of Allegiance has history of creating wedge, and not just in Maine
The pledge, recently challenged by three South Portland students, is the source of persistent questions in U.S. society about who should, must or will recite it.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Portland mayor meets with Gov. LePage to discuss docked shelter payments
Mayor Michael Brennan and the governor discuss their disagreement over General Assistance funding for Portland’s shelters, along with education and workforce issues.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Portland settles lawsuit filed by couple charged after filming police vehicle stop
They sued for false arrest and now will get $72,000 in a case involving the rights of citizens to shoot video of officer conduct.
Posted inNews, Politics
Maine National Guard unit staying, LePage says
After firing the Maine Army National Guard’s leader, the governor says that any plan to move the 133rd Engineer Battalion from the state is now ‘a dead issue.’
Posted inLocal & State, News
Sanford man, 91, returns to memory-care facility after breaking out to see girlfriend
Real L’Heureux, 91, was away overnight to visit Grace Harakles, but returned to the dementia care facility so he could take his medications.
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Senior’s daring escape for love’s sake raises a troubling question
Real L’Heureux, who has been diagnosed with mild dementia, busted out of an assisted-living center in Sanford to be with his girlfriend.