More than a year after 2 men set fire to the historic Old Quaker Ridge Schoolhouse, a replica has been built in a new location.
Dennis Hoey
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.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine to get $2 million for Gulf of Maine lobster research
The funds will support research on lobster migration, early biology and other subjects.
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Posted inMaine, News
Harpswell man killed in Brunswick car crash
Nathan L’Heureux, 26, was alone in the car when it left the road and hit several trees, ejecting him from the vehicle, police say.
Posted inMaine, News
Historic preservation groups sue to save iconic Brunswick-Topsham bridge
Supporters of the Frank J. Wood Bridge, which connects the two towns, say it should be rehabilitated and not replaced with a new structure.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
New York woman involved in shootout at Augusta Walmart gets 54 months for conspiracy
Diana Davis, 32, who was involved in a 2016 drug deal and shootout at the Augusta Walmart parking lot, was sentenced for conspiring to distribute drugs.
Posted inAnimals, Maine, News
Maine State Aquarium reopens after closure for repairs
The popular West Boothbay Harbor destination for schoolchildren and adults had closed Aug. 29 because of a problem with its filtration system.
Posted inMaine, News
Investigators believe a lawnmower started Sanford structure fire
The fire spread from a garage to an attached home that was left uninhabitable because of extensive smoke and water damage.
Posted inMaine, News
Governor and consul general of France launch new French culture program
Alliance Francaise du Maine will begin offering French language classes and other cultural events this fall, strengthening the state’s connection to its French heritage.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
California man accused of crawling into bed with York girl, 11, is indicted
A York County grand jury indicted Claudio Pinto, 31, on charges of burglary, aggravated criminal trespass, assault and attempted unlawful sexual contact.
Posted inMaine, News
Deputy pulls teenager from burning vehicle in Waterboro
Dylan Tardif, 17, was flown by helicopter to Maine Medical Center, where he was treated for injuries that are not considered to be life-threatening.