Rob Bromee never took his life for granted. He lived in the moment, and jumped at every chance for adventure.
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.
Portland police seek help finding Massachusetts man
Nathan G. Bihlmaier has not been seen since leaving an Old Port bar early this morning.
Whale to be washed out to sea
Experts say it will likely never be known why the minke whale died at sea before it floated ashore.
City plan would give food trucks green light
City officials are considering sweeping changes to Portland’s food service industry that could clear the way for food trucks to operate throughout most of the city.
Minke whale washes up on Cape Elizabeth shoreline
The badly decomposed whale probably died at sea several weeks ago
Mayor Brennan announces new economic development initiatives for city
Portland unveils plan to spur economic growth and create jobs
EPA official to visit Portland for talk on new pollution standards
EPA’s Regional Administrator will lead a discussion about new standards for reducing pollution from coal-fired plants
Obama administration education official to visit Portland
Massie Ritsch will make a stop in Portland, including a visit to the city’s Reiche Elementary School
Forum introduces one finalist for Portland superintendent’s post
Marguerite Vanden Wyngaard – ‘Dr. V’ – currently works in a large district in New Jersey.
Free hour of parking added to Portland rates debate
Two councilors want to explore the idea, but the trade-off could be a rate of $3 after the first hour.