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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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Maine’s congressional primary draws heavy turnout
Some local issues also bring out voters.
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Brunswick students report suspicious car, possibly armed driver
The school increases police presence after the incident.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News
3-day Old Port Festival is a ‘phenomenal’ success
Perfect weather and a new three-day format draw crowds that come early and stay late.
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Seven injured in two-car crash in Yarmouth
The accident Sunday evening forces the closure of Route 1 for more than an hour.
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Two people killed in head-on collision in Stockton Springs
Three others remain hospitalized after the crash Saturday afternoon.
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$21 million project planned for former Brunswick naval station
The development would include eight buildings and provide services to users of the fast-growing Brunswick Landing.
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Maine views divided on deal to free U.S. soldier
A senator and a soldier worry about the release of Taliban commanders, while others see politics in D.C. criticism.
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Maine says swipe cards made elver season a success
The new management system curtails poaching of lucrative baby eels. Meanwhile, the price per pound plummets from $2,000 to less than $1,000.
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S. Portland council: Don’t legalize marijuana
In a non-binding resolution, city councilors say they do not support a local referendum aimed at legalizing recreational marijuana use.