The governor signed two bills: One requiring the owners of petroleum terminals to remove tanks no longer in use and clean up sites, the other directing the state DEP to study ways to measure air emissions.
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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InterMed furloughs one-third of its health care workforce
Employees were informed of the decision Thursday, after the practice shut down non-essential health services.
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Here’s how to file for unemployment benefits
If your job status has been affected by the coronavirus epidemic, the Maine Department of Labor is offering guidance on how to apply for benefits.
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Truck loaded with french fries overturns on Maine Turnpike ramp in Scarborough
The northbound on-ramp is closed for the evening commute.
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South Portland extends closure of city buildings through April 13
The city manager says the decision was made to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Posted inMaine, News, Outdoors
Acadia National Park shutting down amid coronavirus outbreak
The park, one of the nation’s most popular, will stay closed indefinitely.
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Stonington man’s death ruled a suicide
The 41-year-old man’s death initially was deemed suspicious, but state police investigators determined the man committed suicide.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Lyman man accused of trying to set fire to house with kerosene and blowtorch
Joshua Ellis was arrested and charged with attempted arson and aggravated domestic violence assault, Maine State Police say.
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Police respond to fatal crash in Brownfield
At least 1 person dies in the accident on Peqwauket Trail in the Oxford County town.
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Wells, Ogunquit and Kittery shut down public beaches
Beaches and parks will close indefinitely Wednesday to reduce the risk of the spread of coronavirus.