After a series of winter storms, drivers are forced to deny some oil deliveries if they deem conditions unsafe.
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.
Gift of life outweighs Christmas Eve setbacks for Freeport couple
Richard Peacock says he’s thankful to be alive after suffering a heart attack while narrowly escaping a fire.
Brunswick town manager to resign
Gary Brown will leave in March 2014, but he and the town council have not said why.
West Paris man shot by trooper pleads not guilty
James Reynolds is arraigned and then released with numerous conditions.
Oil industry threatens lawsuit over S. Portland tar sands moratorium
The American Petroleum Institute says the six-month moratorium on some waterfront development violates state and federal laws.
Falmouth firefighter accused of arson also faces child-sex charge
Griffin Kline, 20, allegedly twice had sexual contact with a minor 14 or younger.
Maine towns to honor veterans of Korean War
Cumberland, Yarmouth and North Yarmouth mark the 60th anniversary of the end of the Korean War.
South Portland voters reject ordinance targeting tar sands oil
But supporters say they plan a second ordinance to prevent the shipment of the oil through the city.
Lawyers parse South Portland ‘tar sands’ law word by word
If it passes Tuesday, competing interpretations of the Waterfront Protection Ordinance will likely be put to the test in court.
Portland Pipe Line gives up permit it would need for tar sands oil
The company makes the rare decision amid the battle over a proposed South Portland ordinance.