Two lanes of traffic will remain open but there could be delays
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.
Two men arrested after confrontation in Raymond
The suspects became violent after going to a garage to collect a debt owed to them by the owner, police say.
Portland board approves plan for dental school
Construction will begin on UNE’s campus on Stevens Avenue as soon as the city issues building permits.
Portland board approves plan for region’s first dental school
The University of New England plans to open the $14 million facility by the fall of 2013.
New bridge connecting Portland, South Portland set to open
After two years of construction, the new Veterans Memorial Bridge is ready to open.
Gas line repairs will delay traffic tonight on Washington Avenue
There is no timetable on when those repairs might end
Car crashes into Portland pizza shop
An 18-year-old driver is charged with reckless conduct
Town of York decides against pursuing ownership of historic lighthouse
The town selectmen can see no advantage in owning and operating Boon Island lighthouse.
Airborne to be wild: Skateboarders celebrate the sport
The event at Portland’s skatepark draws about 100 skateboarders from across Maine.
Portsmouth woman accused of embezzling funds from Kittery business
Deborah Sterry allegedly stole more than $29,000 from Carl’s Meat Market and Golden Harvest