Dennis Hoey

Press Herald

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.

Local & State, News

Ogunquit selectmen targeted in recall keep their seats

by Dennis Hoey May 9, 2019May 9, 2019

Residents narrowly vote to keep Chairman Charles Waite and board members Madeline Mooney and Robert Winn Jr. in the town’s first recall election.

Local & State, News

Fifteen teachers recognized as among Maine’s best

by Dennis Hoey May 9, 2019May 9, 2019

The 2019 Maine County Teachers of the Year include teachers from Gorham, Bonny Eagle and Freeport schools.

Local & State, News

Falmouth police rescue three teens stranded offshore in rowboat

by Dennis Hoey May 9, 2019May 9, 2019

A local fisherman saw their boat being pushed out to sea by strong winds and notified police.

Local & State, News

District attorney declines to prosecute BIW protesters

by Dennis Hoey Staff Writer May 9, 2019May 9, 2019

Natasha Irving says prosecuting the 25 people arrested at the shipyard last month would be a misuse of resources and give them undue publicity.

Local & State, News

With $25 scratch-off, Kennebunkport man wins $1 million

by Dennis Hoey May 8, 2019May 9, 2019

Robert Stuart said he was feeling lucky when he bought the $25 ticket – and light-headed when he won $1 million.

Local & State, News

Windham house fire displaces 4 people

by Dennis Hoey May 7, 2019May 7, 2019

The fire started in an attached garage before spreading to a home, leaving the residence uninhabitable due to heavy smoke damage.

Cops & Courts, Local & State, News, Schools and Education

Police investigating alleged sexual assault at Lisbon High

by Dennis Hoey May 7, 2019May 8, 2019

Students at the school protested Tuesday, saying the administration isn’t doing enough to keep them safe in the wake of a female student’s allegation that a male student assaulted her on school grounds last month.