Police say the truck crossed the centerline on Route 3 and hit Roger Beghtol, 79, as he stood outside his car.
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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Federal grant money provides boost to Maine’s energy plan
The $285,000 is expected to help in the development of a long-term strategy for reducing energy costs and addressing climate change.
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Suspects in Lewiston bank robbery held on federal charges at Cumberland County Jail
They are expected to make their first court appearance Monday, an FBI spokeswoman says.
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Dog lovers line up as puppies seized in Buxton go up for adoption
The Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland finds new homes for six of the 18 dogs that were taken to the shelter last week – including Bruno, Baxter, Babs and Beyonce.
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Court may decide hiker’s dispute with Baxter State Park
A lawyer for Scott Jurek, who was cited for his Appalachian Trail celebration, says an out-of-court settlement is unlikely.
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In surprising turn, Maine toddlers had nation’s highest vaccination rate in 2014
The coverage for seven vaccines protecting against 11 diseases reached 84.7 percent, a 16.7-point increase over 2013.
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Republican presidential candidate Rand Paul plans rally in Freeport next week
‘The Stand with Rand Rally’ is scheduled for Tuesday at Linda Bean’s restaurant on Main Street.
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Fundraiser for Saco stabbing victim’s family won’t use GoFundMe
The cousin of murder suspect Connor MacCalister wants all of the proceeds – not a share – to go to the Boudreaus.
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Family of suspect in Saco supermarket stabbing plans fundraiser for victim’s family
The brother of Connor MacCalister says his family is ‘devastated’ by the killing of Wendy Boudreau.
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Eight people rescued from rip current off Saco beach
One man is hospitalized after bystanders and lifeguards help swimmers get safely back to shore.