Prosecutors say Yarann Im and his Maine Eel Co. illegally trafficked hundreds of pounds of valuable baby eels.
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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Closure of Bath Viaduct to cause disruptions
The closure takes effect the day after Columbus Day and will last at least until Memorial Day.
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Tragedy at sea: Sinking of El Faro recalled one year later
This weekend, many of the families of the 33 victims will gather in Jacksonville, Florida, to mark the anniversary.
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Portland Flea-for-All set to reopen on Congress Street on Oct. 6
The store for antiques and vintage goods will occupy the space where the landmark Paul’s Food Center operated for decades.
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This 43-foot dead whale was trucked through downtown Portland
The endangered right whale had most likely been caught in fishing gear, federal officials say.
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Gorham roads reopen after fuel truck rolls over, spills 1,000 gallons
The truck carrying about 5,000 gallons tipped over at a Gorham rotary and leaked fuel, forcing closures that lasted until early this morning.
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Goodwill to use $1 million federal grant to train Lewiston at-risk youths
The federal Dept. of Labor grant will help them learn construction, computer and life skills – and earn their high school degree or GED.
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Two dead after fiery collision of dump truck, pickup in Durham
The pickup truck, with three occupants, was turning onto Route 9 when it ran into the side of the dump truck, authorities say.
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Democrats tout their vision for Maine’s future at forum in Topsham
‘A Better State of Maine’ features legislative leaders and focuses on policy issues.
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Police: After wild chase, handcuffed man kicks out cruiser window, tries to flee again
Authorities say Jacob Hastings of Augusta is a member of a white supremacist group and has a history of violent crime.