Keon Demarco Gaston
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.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and wife visit Millinocket
They hike along the Appalachian Trail and meet with residents in an effort to understand how rural Mainers cope with economic and technological change.
Motorcyclist hospitalized after crash on Route 1 in Nobleboro
Authorities say the rider suffered life-threatening injuries when the Harley-Davidson collided with a truck on a curve in the road.
Maine’s congressional delegation reacts to Mueller’s appointment along party lines
While Republicans Sen. Collins and Rep. Poliquin cite the former FBI director’s resume, Democratic Rep. Pingree and Sen. Angus King, an independent, caution that he must remain impartial.
Record-shattering heat, unhealthy ozone expected today in Maine
Temperatures could reach 93 in Portland, and people with respiratory problems should take precautions.
Sen. King says impeachment could be considered if Comey allegations are true
King tells CNN that a memo reportedly written by the former FBI director must be verified, but if the president asked him to drop an investigation of Michael Flynn, it could constitute obstruction of justice.
Rep. Pingree calls Post report ‘shocking;’ Sen. King says it’s troubling if true
Sen. Collins and Rep. Poliquin have yet to weigh in on a Washington Post report that says the president revealed highly classified information to Russian diplomats during a White House meeting.
Biddeford waiter served alcohol to underage students, then molested them, police say
The victims had gathered with other students in the restaurant to celebrate a birthday, police say.
Believe it or not, rain will end and summerlike heat is on the way
After the rain tapers off today, the state is poised for a stretch of sunshine and warmer temperatures.
Runaway pig captured by Falmouth police
A humorous post on the department’s Facebook page draws a lot of attention.