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 1, 2023
Teenager killed in Baileyville car crash
The 15-year-old victim was a passenger in a vehicle with 5 other juveniles. Police say speed and alcohol may have been factors.
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PublishedAugust 1, 2023
New Hampshire man apprehended on Turnpike after 2-state pursuit
Maine State Police used tire-deflating devices to stop Travis Moseley, 23, in York, ending a chase that had begun in New Hampshire.
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PublishedAugust 1, 2023
State plans to close part of Portland park and ride lot where homeless people are camping
Citing the need to mitigate safety risks associated with a nearby homeless encampment, the Maine Department of Transportation says it will close part of the lot effective Aug. 3
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PublishedJuly 31, 2023
Maine State Police investigating death of 13-year-old Waldoboro teen
The boy died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in front of 2 witnesses on Thursday, police say.
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PublishedJuly 31, 2023
Motorcyclist hospitalized after collision with SUV in Windham
Mark Munson, 70, of Gorham, was transported to the hospital with serious injuries.
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PublishedJuly 31, 2023
Massachusetts man killed in Standish crash
John Behnke, 80, was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident on Route 35. Police say a medical event might have caused him to leave the roadway.
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PublishedJuly 31, 2023
City Councilor Pious Ali joins growing field in Portland mayoral race
He is one of 5 running to replace Mayor Kate Snyder, who is not seeking reelection.
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PublishedJuly 27, 2023
David Geary, ‘Godfather of Maine craft beer,’ dies at 78
The pioneering brewer and his wife, Karen, launched D.L. Geary Brewing in Portland, giving New England its first craft brewery with Geary’s Pale Ale setting the standard for English-style ales.
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PublishedJuly 26, 2023
Motorcyclist killed in York crash involving 2 other vehicles
Kyle Rockwood, of York, died at the scene of the accident Wednesday afternoon.
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PublishedJuly 26, 2023
Communities plan to open cooling centers as extreme heat takes over
Cooling centers will be open Thursday and Friday in Portland, Scarborough, South Portland and Gray.
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