An investigation into the crash that closed Route 1 for several hours last week has been hampered because police have been unable to interview the driver and his passenger.
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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Portland councilors weigh grant requests
The City Council will vote April 9 on a plan to distribute $1.8 million in development grants.
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Portland convenience store robbed at gunpoint
No one is injured, but the robber escapes with cash
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Feature Obituary: John P. Malick, 88, Purple Heart recipient, ‘wonderful dad’
John P. Malick Sr. knew first-hand what it meant to make a sacrifice for your country. He fought against the Japanese on the Pacific Island of Guam during World War II and had to have his left arm amputated after a grenade exploded and wounded him — actions that earned him the Purple Heart. Mr. Malick […]
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Land Trust planning to burn several acres of blueberry barrens
The burn near downtown Brunswick and Bowdoin College will be watched closely by firefighters
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Poland family loses everything in house fire
No one is injured, but the fire destroys a family’s home and claims their dog’s life.
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Portland golf course unveils new business plan
The initiatives includes the construction of a new clubhouse and a more effective marketing plan.
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Old Orchard Beach house fire caused by faulty wiring
The tenant of the home escapes with his dog, but won’t be able to live in the home for a while.
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Maine cities save fortune on sand, salt and labor
Portland has $300,000 left in its snow-removal budget and Scarborough has about $50,000. The warm weather has been kind to many Maine cities’ budgets.
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Congressman Barney Frank will make a public appearance in Maine
The Congressman from Massachusetts has been invited to speak at the Maine People’s Alliance 30th anniversary dinner in Portland