Cleanup and repairs begin after billions of gallons of water from a soaking rain damages cars, homes, offices and roads but causes no injuries.
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.
Betsy Smith no longer leader of Cutler PAC
Smith resigned from Campaign for Maine on July 15, and says her goals and strategies differed from the organization’s.
Christie stumps for LePage at Bangor business
The New Jersey governor touts Paul LePage’s economic record and pledges financial support.
Cumberland voters to have say in buying beach for $3 million
Property once owned by Payson family comes with strings attached to its development and use.
Pro-pot activists poised to force Lewiston referendum
The Marijuana Policy Project petition, which is supported by some elected officials, likely will be decided by voters in November.
Maine Sens. King, Collins tour Texas border, differ over where blame lies
As the House passes immigration bills, the president reportedly has plans to allow millions of undocumented migrants to stay in the U.S.
Maine Sens. King, Collins tour Texas border, differ over where blame lies
As the House passes immigration bills, the president reportedly has plans to allow millions of undocumented migrants to stay in the U.S.
Relative’s account yields new details in Saco murder-suicide: ‘She was afraid of him’
Heather Smith’s sister-in-law describes a marriage fraught with difficulties, including alcoholism, financial problems and controlling behavior.
The early years: Paul LePage
Tough love, hard work and luck saved the boy who would become governor after he fled a family mired in poverty and scarred by abuse.
Maine roads funding may bypass fed roadblock
If Congess can’t make a deal to replenish federal highway money, the state will draw on savings and bond money to continue projects.