Gov. Janet Mills has authorized the deployment of as many as 200 men and women to the nation’s capital as the military prepares for potential violence in the days leading up to President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration.
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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Driver killed when truck hits vehicle in Maine Turnpike traffic slowed by police chase
Three state police officers were injured in the chase Tuesday afternoon near the York-Kittery line.
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Maine law enforcement stepping up security around State House
There will be increased security at the State House in the days leading up to President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration as police around the nation prepare for a possible second wave of violence by President Trump’s supporters.
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In ‘60 Minutes’ interview, King blames Trump for rioters’ assault on Capitol
The Maine senator also offers advice to his colleagues on the left on how they might deal effectively with the more than 70 million Americans who voted for the Republican president.
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Portland police say more residents report receiving hate mail
Two city councilors, one from Portland and one from South Portland, denounce the homophobic letters in a joint statement issued Thursday.
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U.S. Attorney’s Office in Maine stands ready to prosecute rioters
It doesn’t appear that U.S. Capitol Police have charged anyone from Maine in connection with Wednesday’s assault on the U.S. Capitol.
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Westbrook man sentenced to more than 6 years for distributing child pornography
Tyler Garnett, 23, also was ordered to pay $12,000 in restitution to four victims.
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Mainer charged with setting fires at predominantly Black Massachusetts church
Dushko Vanelinov Vulchev of Houlton pleaded not guilty Tuesday to 6 criminal charges and is being held on $25,000 bail.
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Portland police looking for witness to armed robbery
Police believe that a man driving a pickup truck chased two robbers he saw fleeing from a Cumberland Farms last week.
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Golden explains vote against Pelosi for House speaker
The 2nd District congressman says the House of Representatives needs new leadership, and he voted for a fellow military veteran, Sen. Tammy Duckworth.