Julia Bouwsma is a farmer and director of the Webster Library in Kingfield, and teaches at the University of Maine at Farmington.
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.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Few weigh in on Maine Turnpike Authority plan to increase tolls
Turnpike officials say they need to raise an additional $18 million annually for construction projects after seeing toll revenue drop during the pandemic.
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Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, News
Gorham man pleads not guilty to charges stemming from Jan. 6 riot
Nicholas P. Hendrix, 34, is the third man with Maine ties, and second Maine resident, to face federal charges related to the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Religion and Values
U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear Maine church’s case against pandemic restrictions
Calvary Chapel in Orrington asked the court to stop Gov. Janet Mills from enforcing or reinstating any restrictions related to the rapid spread of the delta variant.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Man struck, killed by car in Waterboro was well known, respected
Grieving family members recall the life and accomplishments of Mark Schepis, 45, who had worked for more than 20 years at a company in Portsmouth, N.H.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Yarmouth woman burned in fire pit accident remains in critical condition
Her husband is in stable condition after the incident, which occurred when they added gasoline to the fire Tuesday night, the Yarmouth fire chief said.
Posted inAnimals, Local & State, News
Maine woman given lifetime ban on possessing most animals after farm seizures
The woman, who acknowledged in court her inability to care for horses and other animals that were seized by the state, will be allowed to keep 2 dogs and 2 cats, and can petition the court in five years to have the ban lifted.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Fire destroys elementary school in Aroostook County
The school in Frenchville, recognized in 2018 as a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education, is a total loss just weeks before classes are scheduled to start.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Reward of $10,000 offered for help catching armed bank robber in Maine
The man, who was dubbed the ‘thirsty bandit’ by police, robbed a credit union in Corinth in June.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Aircraft landing gear breaks off, lands on Gorham golf course
Part of the landing gear from a twin-engine Piper Navajo ended up on the seventh fairway at Gorham Country Club.