A proposal would give the town the authority to charge fees on tour buses and trolleys.
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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Deal allows Milestone shelter to open again
The India Street facility, which was forced to shift 41 beds to Preble Street on Nov. 1, can begin accepting clients tonight.
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Closing of supplier creates shortageof food boxes for Maine’s poor
Churches are scrambling to assist those who had relied on Angel Food Ministries.
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Maine airmen depart for remote bases in Afghanistan
The men and women of the 243rd Engineering Installation Squadron are scheduled to serve nine months overseas
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Protesters promise city a plan for winter
Occupy Maine says it will seek permission to use a woodstove, and raise funds for park upkeep.
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Portland police search Occupy Maine encampment for young girl
Police search the encampment after receiving reports that a young girl, who was screaming for help, entered a tent
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Occupy Maine emphasizes nonviolence
Lincoln Park protesters condemn the clashes on the West Coast, insisting that ‘people can work together.’
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Harpswell library recognized for being 100 years old
Secretary of State Charlie E. Summers Jr. will be on hand to honor the Bailey Island Library.
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Area dentists offering free dental care to those in need
Free care will be offered only to those adults who cannot afford regular dental care
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Natural gas company seeks to increase rates in Greater Portland
Unitil’s three-phase $8.63 million proposal will go before a public hearing tonight.