Dennis Hoey

Press Herald

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.

Latest

Published
May 24, 2020

Saco police seeking public’s help in locating missing woman

The family of Mary Catherine Moran is growing increasingly concerned after she was last seen in Saco last Wednesday.
Published
May 24, 2020

Several wildfires rage across Maine

They include one that destroyed a home in Embden and another that consumed an acre in Gouldsboro before firefighters prevented it from spreading to a structure.
Published
May 21, 2020

Returning ‘Jeopardy!’ champion from Maine gets ousted

Nathan Berger, who hauled in $12,000 from his first appearance on the television quiz show, finished third Thursday night.
Published
May 21, 2020

Longtime Portland radio personality plans to file complaint over her dismissal

Randi Kirshbaum, who had been working remotely for Portland Radio Group during the coronavirus outbreak, was let go this week for refusing to return to her office.
Published
May 20, 2020

Portland restaurateur wins $12,000 on ‘Jeopardy!’

Nathan Berger, who also works as a sommelier, will appear Thursday at 7:30 p.m. to defend his title.
Published
May 19, 2020

Deering High student dies in lawn-mowing accident on Peaks Island

Blain Alves, 16, got trapped between the mower he was operating and a parked boat.
Published
May 17, 2020

Man tried to set fire to fuel pump in Augusta, police say

Authorities are seeking the public’s help in identifying the man responsible for the incident early Sunday.
Published
May 14, 2020

State trooper’s cruiser hits moose in Aroostook County

Trooper Noah Castonguay suffered only minor injuries, but his cruiser was totaled in the collision.
Published
May 14, 2020

Ogunquit to reopen 2 beaches, with restrictions on activities

Effective Monday, Ogunquit and Footbridge beaches will be open to walking, surfing, paddling and fishing only.
Published
May 12, 2020

Portland may close some streets downtown to allow outdoor dining and retail

The proposal, which needs approval from the City Council, would ban vehicles from 6 streets, most of them in the Old Port, to help businesses bring back customers safely.

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