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
March 8, 2021

Portland property owners await results of first citywide revaluation in 15 years

Owners can expect to get their new assessed property values around the end of May, and their new tax bills next fall.
Published
March 7, 2021

Kennebunk police seeking public’s help in locating missing teen

Brooklynn Torstensen, 15, has not been seen since Tuesday in the Saco area.
Published
March 7, 2021

Inmate dies at state prison in Windham

Arthur Gardiner, 69, died Saturday morning at the Maine Correctional Center, the Department of Corrections says.
Published
March 4, 2021

Legislative committee approves supplemental budget that wouldn’t tax relief loans for businesses

Sticking points remain, but the proposal providing full conformity with federal taxes is endorsed on an 8-5 party line vote.
Published
March 4, 2021

Well-known TV reporter will replace longtime voice of Maine State Police

Shannon Moss, who most recently worked for News Center Maine, will replace Steve McCausland.
Published
March 4, 2021

Two Portland councilors say they support relaxing needle exchange restrictions

The city’s program is the state’s only one still issuing needles to drug users on a one-for-one basis, despite Gov. Janet Mill’s order that relaxed such restrictions.
Published
March 4, 2021

Standoff in Buxton ends after road closure, school lockdown

Michael Landry surrendered peacefully to authorities and is facing a charge of domestic violence aggravated assault.
Published
March 2, 2021

Strong winds knock out power to thousands in Maine

Wind gusts topped 70 mph in the Bethel area and more than 40,000 CMP customers were without power Tuesday afternoon.
Published
February 25, 2021

New round of federal rent relief becomes available Monday

Applications for $200 million in new funding can be filed beginning at noon Monday.
Published
February 25, 2021

United States attorney for Maine stepping down, at Biden’s request

Halsey Frank, who was appointed by former President Donald Trump as the state’s top federal prosecutor, says his resignation will become effective Sunday.

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