Dennis Hoey is the Portland Press Herald’s night reporter, covering any and all news that breaks in the late afternoon and evening hours. He has been chasing stories after normal business hours in Portland since 2008. Before that he worked in the Press Herald’s Brunswick Bureau where he spent several years covering news in several midcoast towns from Rockland and Wiscasset to Bath and Brunswick. He also covered Bath Iron Works, the Brunswick Naval Air Station, Bowdoin College, and the Maine Yankee Nuclear Power Plant during his years in Brunswick. When he’s not hunting down criminals, politicians or law enforcement officials, Dennis enjoys spending time riding his bicycle, hiking, and cross country skiing.
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PublishedAugust 20, 2020
Portland superintendent lays out his plan for reopening public schools
Xavier Botana admits that while reopening schools remains a priority, conditions could deteriorate rapidly if there is a COVID-19 outbreak.
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PublishedAugust 19, 2020
Portland school board adopts hybrid reopening plan
The board votes against an amendment that would have allowed high school students to attend in-person classes two days a week when schools reopen Sept. 14.
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PublishedAugust 18, 2020
Wells police warn residents about a bear in the neighborhood
The bear was sighted in the area of Robin Lane on Tuesday morning, and residents were warned to take in trash cans and bird feeders that might attract it.
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PublishedAugust 18, 2020
State detects algae bloom on Damariscotta Lake
The cyanobacteria can produce neurotoxins that can be dangerous to humans, pets or wildlife, but conditions don’t appear to be toxic at this time.
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PublishedAugust 18, 2020
Scarborough police investigating death of man who apparently jumped from car
David Sok was found unresponsive late Saturday night on Route 1 near Dunstan Corner.
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PublishedAugust 18, 2020
Forest fire in Berwick burns more than 3 acres
The fire broke out Tuesday afternoon in a wooded area off Long Swamp Road and was brought under control about 4 hours later.
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PublishedAugust 17, 2020
Small plane crashes off the coast of Maine
Two people aboard the Cessna 150 survived, News Center Maine (WCSH/WLBZ-TV) reports.
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PublishedAugust 17, 2020
Here’s how to get your absentee ballot
The ballots will be mailed to voters’ homes and should arrive by early October.
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PublishedAugust 17, 2020
Survey finds widespread dissatisfaction with internet service in Maine
More than half the respondents said their internet has been inadequate during the pandemic; reasons include slow connectivity, unreliability and cost.
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PublishedAugust 17, 2020
Lifeguards rescue 2 swimmers off Old Orchard Beach
The National Weather Service issued a high surf advisory that was to be in effect through 8 p.m. Monday.
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