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 15, 2023
USM celebrates opening of first residence hall on Portland campus
A ribbon cutting was held Tuesday in Portland to celebrate the opening of Portland Commons, a 580-bed residencehall.
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PublishedAugust 15, 2023
Third time’s a charm: Gorham voters overwhelmingly approve school budget
It took three referendum tries, but on Tuesday voters went all in on a $49.9 million education budget less than 3 weeks before the start of school.
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PublishedAugust 15, 2023
Camden native who works in Lahaina seeks help for Maui wildfire victims
Jonathan Conrad and his family are collecting donations and urging Mainers to help victims of last week’s wildfires, which killed over 100 people.
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PublishedAugust 13, 2023
Portland man arrested for allegedly stabbing ambulance worker
Justin Hill, 37, is charged with aggravated assault in the alleged stabbing at a convenience store in Bangor.
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PublishedAugust 13, 2023
14 motor vehicles involved in series of 5 crashes on I-295 in Freeport
One person was taken to the hospital with minor injuries, according to police.
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PublishedAugust 13, 2023
Unsettled, humid weather Sunday produces hail, severe thunderstorms in Maine
After a severe storm moved through Cumberland County with strong winds and hail, a severe thunderstorm watch was issued through Sunday night, according to NWS.
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PublishedAugust 9, 2023
Maine Warden Service urges paddlers to exercise caution
Elevated water levels in the Saco and other rivers has raised safety concerns.
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PublishedAugust 8, 2023
Two vehicles collide in Jonesboro, killing a passenger
Diana O’Neil, 68, of Machias, died in the crash Tuesday afternoon.
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PublishedAugust 8, 2023
Gorham Town Council approves $49.9 million education budget
The school district’s latest spending plan is headed to voters for a third validation vote next Tuesday.
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PublishedAugust 7, 2023
Body of missing kayaker recovered off Campobello Island
The kayaker has been identified as Martin Spahn of Augusta, who was reported missing Sunday.
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