A French Island man died in an armed confrontation with Maine State Police about 9 a.m. on French Island in Old Town.
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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Police identify man who drowned in Back Cove after assaulting girlfriend
Portland Police said Eric Cohen, 25, had a history of mental health problems and was in the midst of a crisis when the incident occurred Sunday.
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Police: Man burned outside Portland convenience store set himself on fire
Police say they believe the man doused himself in gasoline Friday and set himself on fire outside the 7-Eleven on Congress Street.
Posted inMaine, News
Southern Maine police plan education, measured enforcement of statewide stay-at-home order
Police around southern Maine say they don’t plan checkpoints or other aggressive enforcement of the order that takes effect Thursday.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Burglar at Portland’s Flask Lounge took his time stealing equipment
Police are asking anyone with information about the break-in to call them.
Posted inMaine
Arrests in southern Maine drop in midst of coronavirus pandemic
Police departments say that a combination of good behavior by the public and a change in police tactics has led to a decline in arrests in Cumberland and York counties.
Posted inMaine
Body of missing Cape Porpoise man found in Saco
The remains of Craig Giefer, 43, were discovered in a remote area of the Saco Heath Preserve on Saturday, police say.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Maine
Longtime WGAN morning host Ken Altshuler fired from station
The left-leaning co-host of the popular morning radio show says he was dismissed Friday as part of a restructuring move.
Posted inMaine
Number of coronavirus cases in Maine rises to 211
The state is ramping up its testing capacity by outsourcing lab work to a private company, the Maine CDC director says.
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Portland issues stay-at-home order, closing all but essential workplaces
City officials say residents must shelter in place starting at 5 p.m. Wednesday to slow the spread of the virus, which has infected at least 5 city employees.