Malcolm Giles is killed after his dump truck and an empty trailer go off Route 1 in Newcastle
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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What does $4.8 million get you? Your own island in Portland Harbor
Five beaches, three cottages and an 1800s-era fort make House Island ‘magical.’
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Private island in Portland Harboris for sale
House Island went on the market this afternoon, but before you get too excited about the prospect of island living, you may want to consider the asking price.
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Navy OKs spending $66 million at BIW to modernize ships
The work will be done in Bath and Brunswick. If the contract remains in effect for the expected five years, it will be worth more than $370 million.
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Fire causes heavy damage to Casco home
Seven people who were inside the home on Tenney Hill Road escape without being injured
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Turnpike ramps in West Falmouth to close this week
The Maine Turnpike Authority will close exit 53 for one night in order to pave the off-ramps.
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Free to the right person: Two big rocks. (Lights included.)
Owners who are committed to preservation are sought for two Maine lighthouses, or the properties will go on the auction block.
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Standish congregation starts on the road to recovery
Members of the Richville Chapel hold a Sunday service in the local library after being burned out of their home three days ago.
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Skydiver injured during landing at Lebanon skydiving center
The skydiver, who was not identified, appears to have suffered a wound to his leg or thigh.
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Heavily used Interstate 295 ramps to close tonight
The ramps must be closed to allow for crews to repair the Interstate 295 bridges over Forest Avenue and Preble Street