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

Lewiston boy remains in critical condition after being run over by SUV

by Dennis Hoey August 17, 2015August 17, 2015

Police are investigating how a teen driving a Ford Explorer ran over Jordan Norwood, 9, while he was riding his bike in the road.

Local & State, News

Three Mainers killed in York County crash

by Dennis Hoey August 16, 2015August 17, 2015

The single-car accident in Dayton brings to 84 the number of highway fatalities in Maine so far this year.

Local & State, News

Air quality alert issued for part of coastal Maine Monday

by Dennis Hoey August 16, 2015August 17, 2015

People with breathing sensitivities may want to consider remaining inside or at least scaling back their outdoor activities.

Local & State, News

Four-vehicle crash in Woolwich injures three, backs up traffic for miles

by Dennis Hoey August 13, 2015August 13, 2015

One of the crash victims, 84-year-old Paul Simpson of Bradenton, Florida, has been taken to Maine Medical Center in Portland, where he is listed in critical condition with a head injury.