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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PublishedMarch 23, 2011
Education Dept. makes change at the top
As deputy commissioner, Jim Rier will play a more active role in the department’s day-to-day management.
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PublishedMarch 23, 2011
LePage’s TV show tackles movies, taxes
“Inside the Blaine House” is mix of interviews and public service messages.
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PublishedMarch 22, 2011
Campaign volunteeradmits to falsifying
The South Portland man didn’t understand the law on gathering Clean Election contributions, his lawyer says.
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PublishedMarch 21, 2011
Feature Obituary: John Palanza, 89, owner of landmark Uncle Andy’s Bakery
Fifty-six years after it was created, people still remember the 750-pound cake that he made in the shape of a lobster. His fried dough was so tasty that a sitting president during World War II demanded it for a late-night snack. And his doughnuts were praised as some of the most delicious you could buy […]
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PublishedMarch 21, 2011
Civic Center upgrade to go to voters in fall
If commissioners approve, Cumberland County voters will be asked to support a $28 million bond to renovate the facility.
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PublishedMarch 17, 2011
Proposal nudges tax rate, cuts school jobs
Scarborough councilors will begin work on the combined $62.8 million budget next week.
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PublishedMarch 16, 2011
Portland firm to design Civic Center concept
SMRT will develop a plan for renovating the Cumberland County Civic Center.
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PublishedMarch 16, 2011
Portland fire victim died from smoke inhalation
Ronald Sapaukas’ clothing caught fire as he stood near the electrical stove in his kitchen, police say.
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PublishedMarch 16, 2011
Egyptian activist at USM: ‘revolution spreading’
Nawal El Saadawi, 80, tells a USM group she has confidence in the power of the people.
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PublishedMarch 15, 2011
New Maine Times aspires to emulate its namesake
The nascent online weekly publication will apply for grants as a nonprofit.
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