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
July 7, 2019

Investigation continues into arson fire that destroyed Sanford home

The public is asked to help identify two people caught on surveillance video fleeing the scene.
Published
July 3, 2019

Scarborough athletic field closed after vandal drives on turf

Police say a vehicle of interest has been impounded in connection with the incident early Tuesday morning.
Published
July 2, 2019

South Portland woman’s idea turns into July 4th picnic for asylum seekers

More than 200 people have said they’re interested in attending or volunteering at the event at Fort Williams Park, says Amy Regan Gallant.
Published
July 2, 2019

Concerns about endangered birds won’t stop July 4 fireworks show in Old Orchard Beach

The Independence Day show will go on as planned despite the proximity of a piping plover nest to the area where the town stages its traditional fireworks display.
Published
July 1, 2019

Under fire for billing problems, CMP seeking approval for rate hike

Customers will be able to weigh in on the proposal during a series of public hearings set to begin at USM in Portland on July 16.
Published
July 1, 2019

Georgetown man found dead in his home after altercation

Police discovered Tayler Locke’s body Monday morning in the home on Bay Point Road.
Published
July 1, 2019

Home in Standish gutted by suspicious fire

Neighbors reported hearing an explosion just before the fire began in the home on Musselman Road, and the building was fully involved when firefighters arrived.
Published
June 30, 2019

Hollis man at large after hitting pregnant wife with vehicle, police say

Authorities are asking the public’s help in locating 37-year-old David Moody, who they say may be armed.
Published
June 30, 2019

Violent thunderstorms knock out power to hundreds

Storms roll through western and southern Maine for the second consecutive day.
Published
June 19, 2019

Appeals court rules for LePage in lawsuit by former House Speaker Mark Eves

The 1st Circuit judges find that the former governor has immunity from the claims, but 3 of them say he did violate Eves’ rights in getting him fired from a charter school post.

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