Whiskey was found Saturday night by Trooper Matt Williams, who shared his dinner with the starving animal.
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 inBusiness, Local & State
Denny’s restaurant in Portland permanently closes
A spokesperson for the restaurant chain told News Center Maine the building at 1091 Congress St. has been sold.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State
Portland police say man shot and wounded in Deering Oaks
The shooting victim, whose name has not been released, was transported to Maine Medical Center in Portland.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Portland names Saco woman as interim principal at Rowe Elementary School
Jesseca Steele will serve for the 2022-2023 school year.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Bonny Eagle school board votes against removing controversial book from middle school library
MSAD 6 board members voted 10-1 to reject an appeal by parents to have a book about sexuality and gender identity removed from the library.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Rep. Chellie Pingree tests positive for COVID-19
The congresswoman representing Maine’s 1st District says she is experiencing mild symptoms.
Posted inLocal & State
Portland City Council votes to place government reform proposals on Nov. 8 ballot
Only seven people spoke on the Charter Commission reform measures at Thursday’s public hearing.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State
Saco police arrest local man on firearms charges
James Townsend, 61, is facing four charges after gunshots were reported on Thursday afternoon.
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State reports inmate death at Maine State Prison
David Bileau, 58, of Portland, died Wednesday morning at the Maine State Prison.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Massachusetts woman’s death in Lovell in February ruled a homicide
The Office of Chief Medical Examiner made the determination after receiving results of a toxicology test.