WESTBROOK — Westbrook police are investigating a robbery that took place early this morning at a Rite Aid pharmacy on Main Street. Capt. Tom Roth said a white male in his 20s entered the pharmacy around 9 a.m. and presented a note to an employee stating that he had gun – though no gun was […]
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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Police investigate armed robbery
SOUTH PORTLAND – Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred Thursday night at 58 Broadway. South Portland police Sgt. Steve Webster said three white men in their late teens or early 20s entered the home around 7:30 p.m. One was armed with a shotgun. All three wore bandanas across their faces. Five people were […]
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Democrats vying for governor talk issues
Five candidates gather in South Portland to discuss the economy, health care costs and other topics.
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Real estate section changes ahead for newspaper
The newspaper unveils a new section at the kickoff for Maine Restaurant Week.
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Storm called fifth-worst in 25 years
Central Maine Power Co. reports 12,185 customers were still without power three days after the storm.
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Dozens testify against Anthem’s proposed rate increase
About 100 people, mostly private individuals or small-business owners, speak out at a hearing.
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Gunshots downtown touch off search
Portland police find no victims and start looking for suspects involved in the ‘unnerving’ incident.
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Portland police close street after shots fired
PORTLAND — Portland police shut down a section of Pleasant Street near High Street tonight after several shots were fired. Authorities said a black Lincoln Town Car with its rear window shattered was seen leaving the scene. Bill and Diane Clark of Beverley, Mass., said they were walking down High Street to eat dinner at […]
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Remains found in well may be those of missing woman
Frances Moulton was 25 when she disappeared in 2006.