The Anti-Defamation League used leaked membership data from the anti-government extremist group to provide a national snapshot of who belongs and how many members are affiliated with government at all levels.
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.
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Water at Cumberland park where 2 dogs were fatally sickened test negative for toxic algae
It’s still not clear what sickened 3 dogs, 2 of them fatally, after they swam at Twin Brooks in Cumberland last week.
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Toxic algae bloom suspected in dog deaths at Cumberland recreation area
State scientists are testing the water for a toxic blue-green algae bloom at Twin Brook after tests showed 2 dogs had algae-related toxicity after swimming there Aug. 21.
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Maine farmers, advocates cheer federal action to clean up forever chemicals
A long-anticipated federal rule, if approved as drafted, would enable states to recoup money to help cover the mounting costs of responding to PFAS contamination.
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Wells man pleads not guilty to murder charge in toddler niece’s shooting
Andrew Huber Young faces five felony counts in the May 21 death of Octavia Jean Huber-Young and injuring of two relatives after a family argument.
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Federal task force to crack down on overprescription of opioids in the region
Four additional federal prosecutors will help local and federal law enforcement bring criminal cases against doctors and medical providers who are diverting opiates for profit.
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Former partners detail abuse by man sought in death of girlfriend in Acadia
Two women who dated Raymond Lester about a decade ago say he was emotionally and physically abusive. They came forward after Lester was charged in the death of his girlfriend, Nicole Mokeme, 35, last week in Acadia.
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Portland man charged with murder in Acadia hit-and-run
Maine State Police are still looking for Raymond Lester, 35. He is accused of striking and killing Nicole Mokeme, 35, more than a week ago in Acadia National Park.
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Friends, family plan service for community leader killed in Acadia
Meanwhile, nearly a week after the hit-and-run death of Nicole Mokeme, police have offered no updates on their progress finding her boyfriend, Raymond Lester, or his BMW.
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Man sought in deadly Acadia hit-and-run was boyfriend of victim
Nicole Mokeme had been dating Raymond Lester for more than 3 years and had known him for even longer, according to a Valentine’s Day message Mokeme posted on Facebook in 2021, in which she described their history together.