The crash involving 3 motor vehicles took place on Smithfield Road Tuesday afternoon.
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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Portland hires new superintendent of schools
Dr. Ryan Scallon will take over as superintendent, effective July 1.
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Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Angus King appears to be gearing up for another Senate run
His campaign website, which became active 4 weeks ago, is asking for donations in advance of the 2024 elections.
Posted inLocal & State, News
New study says Maine courts need more staff to reduce a rising case backlog
The study by the National Center for State Courts recommends that the Legislature consider providing funding for 9 additional judges and 53 more court clerks.
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Victim of fatal Kittery hotel fire identified
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner said 57-year-old Daniel Clarke of Manassas, Virginia, died in the May 17 fire.
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Rare orange lobster caught off coast of Maine
The lobster was caught by Gregg Turner, a Scarborough fisherman.
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Two injured in head-on collision on Route 1 in Woolwich
Traffic was tied up for hours while the wreckage was being cleared.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, News, Politics
Maine congressional delegation reacts cautiously to debt ceiling deal
Lawmakers say they’re waiting for language to be finalized before taking a position on the agreement.
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Portland city councilors will support some changes to citizen referendum process
Councilors agreed on one key point, that there should be a fiscal impact note attached to future referendum questions.
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Fire destroys Days Inn hotel in Kittery
At least 1 and possibly 2 people remain unaccounted for following the fire at the Days Inn on the Route 1 Bypass, the Kittery fire chief said Wednesday night.