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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PublishedMay 24, 2022
Investigators search for cause of fire that destroyed hotel in Boothbay Harbor
State Fire Marshal Joe Marshall said Tuesday that investigators may never know the cause of Monday’s fire at the Beach Cove Waterfront Inn.
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PublishedMay 23, 2022
Fire destroys waterfront hotel in Boothbay Harbor
The fire broke out around 8:30 p.m. at the Beach Cove Waterfront Inn, according to Wiscasset Deputy Fire chief John Merry.
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PublishedMay 22, 2022
Hail the size of golf balls pummels Maine towns
A powerful storm cell pelted the towns of Livermore Falls and Jay late Sunday afternoon.
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PublishedMay 22, 2022
Man charged with murder in shooting death of Wells toddler
Octavia Jean Huber-Young, 2, died after being shot Saturday during a family dispute; a 19-year-old was arrested and charged Sunday with killing her.
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PublishedMay 19, 2022
Police detain Greely student who threatened to shoot 3 students
MSAD 51 Superintendent Jeffrey Porter said the student referenced a gun in a backpack but no gun was found on school grounds.
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PublishedMay 19, 2022
Cumberland, 8 other Maine counties classified as high risk for COVID-19 transmission
Federal health officials are advising residents of Maine and other hard-hit states to step up prevention efforts, including masking when indoors.
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PublishedMay 18, 2022
Vandals destroy kiosk on scenic overlook in Rangeley
The Shelton Noyes Overlook offers panoramic views of Rangeley Lake and the surrounding area.
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PublishedMay 15, 2022
Drivers should expect Route 1 traffic delays in Yarmouth this week
Delays will occur at night as crews continue to work on the $27.5 million project to replace two I-295 bridges that carry north and southbound traffic over Route 1 in Yarmouth
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PublishedMay 12, 2022
Kindergarten student gets dragged alongside school bus in Buxton
The 6-year-old boy, whose backpack got caught in the door, did not suffer serious injuries, but the superintendent of schools promises a thorough investigation.
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PublishedMay 10, 2022
Bowdoin launches plan to be fossil fuel free by 2042
The proposal envisions a $100 million investment in campus infrastructure.
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Police: Pair from Waterville charged with robbing Fairfield Circle K store
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Brothers’ argument over T-shirt led to shooting death of Wells toddler, police say
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Deputy: Anson woman, 32, killed when she loses control of motorcycle, hits guardrail
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Waterville board votes to hire principal, assistant principals for elementary schools, high school
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Police: Body found in Sebasticook River is man last seen in March