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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PublishedApril 13, 2016
Two teenagers charged with painting swastika, profanities on Scarborough home
Police say the action was not a hate crime, and the symbol was chosen for dramatic effect.
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PublishedApril 12, 2016
Porcupine sculpture stolen from Portland jetport driveway
The woodland creature’s likeness is one of 10 that make up ‘Glimpse,’ an installation by artist Wendy Klemperer that was given to the city in 2011.
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PublishedApril 11, 2016
Cape Elizabeth High School student dies of injuries from crash
The school’s principal notifies parents of the death of Cole Amorello, who was driving north on Old Ocean House Road when he crashed into trees early Saturday.
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PublishedApril 10, 2016
‘No hesitation’ as Maine man rescues mother, 2 kids from sinking car
Leonard Wallace, 60, of Steuben was fishing in Hancock County when a car sailed over his head and plunged into a pond. That’s when ‘fear and adrenaline’ took over, he says.
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PublishedApril 10, 2016
Alfred woman’s family suspects foul play, seeks public’s help
The remains of Judith ‘Judi’ Therianos, 52, were found Thursday night in New Port Richey, Fla.
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PublishedApril 10, 2016
Family of 7 displaced by house fire in Sabattus
No one was hurt in the early morning fire, but the home was destroyed and the family dog perished.
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PublishedApril 7, 2016
Wind, rain knock out power to thousands across Maine
Gusts that hit 45 mph at the Portland International Jetport sent tree limbs into power lines across the state.
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PublishedApril 7, 2016
Josh Titus, former Auburn student who inspired basketball fans nationwide, dies at 25
He made national headlines in 2009 when he overcame his autism to play in a game for Edward Little High School.
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PublishedApril 6, 2016
At Portland forum, tearful stories about the impact of addiction
A Maine group will use the testimony of recovering drug users, victims’ family members and others to craft suggestions for tackling the opiate epidemic.
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PublishedApril 6, 2016
Man dies in jump from Brunswick overpass
The incident was reported about 3:03 p.m. at the interchange of Route 1 and Route 196.
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