They would be allowed to wear red safety clothing in deference to their religious beliefs.
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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LePage won’t seek King’s U.S. Senate seat in 2018, adviser says
The governor was rumored to be considering a challenge to Sen. Angus King, but decided he has more work to finish in Augusta.
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State treasurer breaks impasse over LePage’s demand to revisit road construction bonds
Terry Hayes says she wants to avoid a protracted fight that could imperil jobs and crucial construction projects.
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Name of new Portland bar, Opium, draws immediate backlash amid opioid epidemic
Owners of Tempo Dulu plan to open the revamped bar at the Danforth Inn in June.
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Body of fallen Falmouth native returned to U.S.
Navy SEAL Kyle Milliken was killed Friday during a military operation in Somalia against the terrorist group al-Shabab.
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Retired Freeport couple bought $3.4 million Megabucks ticket
Johnny and Joanne Desgrosseilliers say the windfall is going to make their retirement a little more enjoyable.
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Windham veteran accused of executing therapy dog, posting video on Facebook, found dead
Police in Fayetteville, N.C., say they’re investigating the death of Marinna Rollins, 23, as a suicide.
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Fire destroys large home in rural area of Falmouth
The home’s remote location required tanker trucks to haul water to the scene from about a mile away.
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Buxton teenager charged in crash that injured 3 people
Joseph Cady is arrested and accused of drunken driving and reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon.
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Maine Lottery to identify $3.4 million Megabucks winner Monday
The winning ticket was bought Saturday at the Circle K convenience store on Route 1 in Freeport.