Matt Byrne

Portland Press Herald

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.

Latest

Published
January 11, 2015

Ambitious plans become weatherization contractor’s downfall

David Ireland wanted to build his nest egg and retire early, but his strategy to tie his firm to Summit Natural Gas’ expansion backfired.
Published
January 7, 2015

MPBN website compromised by hackers on LePage’s inauguration day

The apparent security breach occurs early in the morning of the day the network is broadcasting and live-streaming the event.
Published
January 7, 2015

MPBN website compromised by hackers on LePage’s inauguration day

The apparent security breach occurs early in the morning of the day the network is broadcasting and live-streaming the event.
Published
January 2, 2015

LePage nominates Richard Rosen for top finance post

The Bucksport native has served as interim commissioner of the Department of Administrative and Financial Services since May.
Published
January 2, 2015

Two injured in separate New Year’s Eve fireworks accidents

Both men, one from Milo and the other from Minot, suffered serious hand injuries while using reloadable fireworks mortars.
Published
December 6, 2014

Summit Natural Gas falls behind on its goals

The company has installed many miles of pipeline but is struggling to meet deadlines on making oil-to-gas conversions.
Published
December 5, 2014

Summit Natural Gas president stepping down

Mike Minkos says his retirement is unrelated to Summit’s problems meeting construction goals and working with a contractor who shut down abruptly after collecting customer deposits
Published
December 1, 2014

Salvaged tub becomes startup’s hydroponics showcase

High Wire Hydroponics in Raymond saves money and space with a claw-foot bathtub in lieu of a display pond.
Published
November 29, 2014

Fire destroys Berwick apartment building, displacing eight residents

A firefighter falls nearly 25 feet when an exterior staircase collapses, but he suffers only minor injuries.
Published
November 26, 2014

Summit Natural Gas will repay deposits lost to now-closed contractor

That’s a relief for the customers who paid thousands to the business owned by David C. Ireland Jr., who blames the utility for his financial problems.