David Sok was found unresponsive late Saturday night on Route 1 near Dunstan Corner.
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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Forest fire in Berwick burns more than 3 acres
The fire broke out Tuesday afternoon in a wooded area off Long Swamp Road and was brought under control about 4 hours later.
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Small plane crashes off the coast of Maine
Two people aboard the Cessna 150 survived, News Center Maine (WCSH/WLBZ-TV) reports.
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Here’s how to get your absentee ballot
The ballots will be mailed to voters’ homes and should arrive by early October.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Survey finds widespread dissatisfaction with internet service in Maine
More than half the respondents said their internet has been inadequate during the pandemic; reasons include slow connectivity, unreliability and cost.
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Lifeguards rescue 2 swimmers off Old Orchard Beach
The National Weather Service issued a high surf advisory that was to be in effect through 8 p.m. Monday.
Posted inElections, Local & State, Politics
Maine’s congressional delegation upset with Postal Service changes before election
Rep. Chellie Pingree accuses Postmaster General Louis DeJoy of attempting to “sabotage the U.S. Postal Service” and Sen. Angus King says the president is interfering with Americans’ right to vote safely.
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Westbrook police say local woman has not been seen since Friday night
Raven Brooke, 22, was last seen on Mechanic Street in Westbrook
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Old Orchard Beach fire injures two firefighters
The fire broke out Thursday afternoon in a mobile home on Ryefield Drive.
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Cape Elizabeth school reopening plan delayed a week over concerns about ventilation
School Board members said they were worried about health risks to students and staff members.