Gusty winds and dry brush create the potential for brush fires to get out of control, the weather service warns.
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.
Posted inElection 2022, Local & State, News, Politics
One Fair Wage Portland advocates raising minimum wage at tele-town hall
In a prerecorded message, actress Jane Fonda urges listeners to the call-in meeting to vote yes in support of Question D.
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Posted inLocal & State
Portland apartment building damaged by fire
The building at 249 St. John Street was unoccupied and no injuries were reported.
Posted inLocal & State
Mainers with ties to Ethiopia react to peace treaty
Ethiopia’s warring sides agreed Wednesday to a permanent cessation of hostilities in a 2-year conflict.
Posted inLocal & State
Dead humpback whale found washed ashore on island off Maine coast
The 31-foot whale was found Sunday on Inner Heron Island off the coast of South Bristol.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Bicyclist dies after being struck by vehicle in Windham
Police have identified the victim as 38-year-old Adam Willruth of Windham.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
U.S. Department of Labor says Maine restaurant operator violated federal labor laws
The department says it recovered $102,000 in tips, back wages and damages for 25 workers at restaurants in South Portland, Brunswick and Gorham.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Portland man arrested, charged with domestic violence assault and arson
Marcus Trusty, 46, is accused of setting fire to a Pembroke Street apartment building on Sunday night.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News, Schools and Education
Cape Elizabeth High School closed Friday because of COVID-19 outbreak
The school board voted against a mask mandate, but the closure will allow custodial staff to conduct a deep cleaning of the building.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Neighbors sue owner of Old Town pulp mill, saying it ‘has never smelled so bad’
A class-action lawsuit alleges ND Paper has been negligent by allowing the mill to emit a rotten-egg odor that’s getting worse.