The final design of the piece by Portland artist Aaron Stephan still hasn’t been determined.
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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More details expected today on dog attack that killed boy in Corinna
The boy killed reportedly was visiting another boy who lives in the small, rural town. The dog has been impounded.
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South Portland’s Broadway shut down after car hits utility pole
Police say live wires fell into the road in the crash, which injured one person. The road reopened around 5 p.m.
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Portland had undisclosed policy that sent recyclables to trash
In violation of city rules, a former solid waste manager condoned commingling in ‘some limited situations’ on narrow streets and dead ends in the past.
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Sheriff’s office seeks help in finding Woolwich man
Benjamin Fisher has not been seen since May 23, says Sagadahoc County’s sheriff.
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Search underway for kayaker missing on Presumpscot River
The boat carrying two people flipped near Walton Park in Falmouth, and only one person got to the shore safely.
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Parking lot company easing policy on booting vehicles in Portland
Unified Parking Partners says vehicles that overstay their paid time will be issued ‘tickets’ the first three times and will be booted after that.
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Spanish ship El Galeon opens for public tours on Portland waterfront
One of the most talked-about vessels from last summer’s tall ships parade, the merchant ship reproduction is open for tours daily through June 12.
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Old Orchard Beach Pier in line for national honor
The landmark’s owner says voting in USA Today’s Best Boardwalk contest indicates the pier will finish in the top 10.
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Maine police investigate thefts, find teens handcuffed together
The handcuffs were among the items stolen in dozens of car break-ins in Lisbon Falls one night this month.