Even as a child, Myrtle Clarice Storer would persuade her classmates to sit down as she gave them a lesson in whatever it was the young girl felt it was important for them to learn. That early on-the-job training would lead to a long and productive teaching career that spanned 33 years. “She always wanted […]
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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Bodies of two women found in Portland senior housing complex
The women, both in their late 60s, are found in an apartment at Longfellow Commons
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Forty Under 40 honored
MaineToday Media recognizes 40 young professionals during a boat tour of Casco Bay and its islands.
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Windham fire official’s crash injuries minor
Deputy Chief John Wescott suffers some bumps and bruises in a crash while responding to an emergency.
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Busy bridge won’t close as new one is erected
Two designs are being considered for the new bridge next to Martin’s Point Bridge.
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I-295 roadwork: ‘A lot of progress,’ much more to go
PORTLAND – A $24 million repair project on Interstate 295 from South Portland to Brunswick is on schedule, but the Maine Department of Transportation is urging drivers to be patient and alert to changes in traffic. Meg Lane, a spokeswoman for the transportation department, said construction around Tukey’s Bridge in Portland will continue to be […]
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Windham Fire vehicle involved in car accident
The deputy fire chief’s car was involved in the crash, but it’s not clear who was driving the car.
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Portland council to address sidewalk bench fees
Councilors Suslovic and Marshall vote to remove the $80 annual fee from the ordinance.
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Robbery suspect nabbed while using pay phone
Sean Dolstad, who was wanted in connection with a robbery at TruChoice Federal Credit Union, is arrested at the Mellen Street Market today.
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Outage disrupts FairPoint service
An undetermined number of customers in Maine and Vermont lost Internet service and FairPoint telephone voice mail answering services.