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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PublishedNovember 7, 2013
S. Portland seeks time, ‘cooling off’ on tar sands
City councilors prepare to pass a six-month moratorium to buy time to examine the issue.
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PublishedNovember 5, 2013
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.
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PublishedNovember 2, 2013
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.
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PublishedOctober 30, 2013
Freeport to vote on considering leaving RSU 5
The town will vote Dec. 17 on forming a committee that would explore leaving the school district.
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PublishedOctober 28, 2013
Freeport voters to consider withdrawal from RSU 5
A referendum as early as December could kick-start a withdrawal committee process.
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PublishedOctober 26, 2013
Oil interests spend $600,000 in South Portland campaign
The dueling campaigns over the Waterfront Protection Ordinance are on track to be among the most costly local referendums in recent history.
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PublishedOctober 23, 2013
Yarmouth dredging must continue even if dams removed
But a study says their removal would not significantly increase the sediment problem in the harbor.
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PublishedOctober 23, 2013
Veteran, newcomer compete for S. Portland school board seat
The District 1 race is the only contest for the seven-member body.
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PublishedOctober 21, 2013
South Portland to vote on $14 million public works facility
The modern, 79,000-square-foot facility on Highland Avenue would include office space for the Parks and Recreation Department.
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PublishedOctober 21, 2013
South Portland council candidates well-versed in public service
Four people are running for at-large seats, two of them opponents of the Waterfront Protection Ordinance.
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