The city stacks up well in a new analysis, but officials still see room for improvement.
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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Rear-end collision shuts downs Route 1 in York
The crash sends two drivers to local hospitals with unspecified injuries.
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After criticisms, Maine DEP to have hearing on new smog rules
A date has not been determined, but the public will be allowed to speak about rule changes that could weaken air-quality rules.
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Utility pole falls on Windham police officer’s vehicle
A utility pole falls on a police vehicle. The officer inside escapes injury.
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Old Orchard family devastated by storage unit theft
Memorabilia, photographs, heirlooms and an antique desk were all stolen during the burglary in Shapleigh.
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Roof partially collapses on retail store in North Windham
A thunderstorm with heavy rain had just passed through the Route 302 area when a pipe broke.
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Anti-abortion protests on Portland City Council docket
Planned Parenthood says a committee will discuss creating a patient safety zone around a clinic.
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Bayside housing would be built on tax credits
The apartments would provide housing to individuals and families who earn between $18,000 and $45,000 a year.
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Portland panel delays $40M school bond vote until 2014
School officials and parents had urged the Finance Committee to set an earlier date in hopes of renovating three elementary schools.
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Portland Downtown District names interim executive director
A well-known travel advisor and local businessman will fill the post while a national search is conducted.