Members of more than a dozen peace activist groups are expected to protest the christening of the Zumwalt-class destroyer on Saturday.
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.
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Driver distraction blamed for collision in York
A woman driving on Route 1 Tuesday ran a red light after being distracted by a child in the back seat, police say.
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Kittery man charged with violating domestic violence protection order
Authorities say Nelson Jean Dion traveled across state lines and made contact with a former girlfriend in violation of the order.
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Flooding in Fryeburg damages about 25 homes
Fryeburg police say the Saco River and Lovewell Pond overflowed Monday night, fed by rain and melting snowpack.
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Driver cited following crash on Route 302 in Windham
Windham police had to close the busy highway for nearly 2 hours Tuesday morning after a box truck and car collided.
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State police still searching for Scarborough woman’s killer in 1992 case
Susan Hannah disappeared 27 years ago, but state police have not given up in their search to find the person who killed her.
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Funeral for slain Marine from Standish to be held this week
The memorial service for Tyler Wallingford, 21, will be held Saturday at a Portland funeral home, followed by burial with full military honors.
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Amtrak Downeaster hits and kills man in Biddeford
Police say the 42-year-old was walking on the tracks when he was hit by the train late Sunday afternoon.
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Federal regulators approve removal of Presumpscot River dam
Taking down the Saccarappa Dam will benefit migratory fish species and allow Westbrook to extend its popular River Walk path.
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Seven-vehicle crash shuts down Commercial Street on Wednesday night
Portland police suspect speed and alcohol were factors in the crash.