There have been 2 incidents where a substantial amount of money was taken from the victims, authorities say.
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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Fire destroys waterfront hotel in Boothbay Harbor
The fire broke out around 8:30 p.m. at the Beach Cove Waterfront Inn, according to Wiscasset Deputy Fire chief John Merry.
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Hail the size of golf balls pummels Maine towns
A powerful storm cell pelted the towns of Livermore Falls and Jay late Sunday afternoon.
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Man charged with murder in shooting death of Wells toddler
Octavia Jean Huber-Young, 2, died after being shot Saturday during a family dispute; a 19-year-old was arrested and charged Sunday with killing her.
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Police detain Greely student who threatened to shoot 3 students
MSAD 51 Superintendent Jeffrey Porter said the student referenced a gun in a backpack but no gun was found on school grounds.
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EPA awards $3.9 million for cleanup, redevelopment of brownfield sites in Greater Portland
The sites have not been selected yet by the Greater Portland Council of Governments, which says the money from the federal agency is the single largest grant it has ever received.
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Cumberland, 8 other Maine counties classified as high risk for COVID-19 transmission
Federal health officials are advising residents of Maine and other hard-hit states to step up prevention efforts, including masking when indoors.
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Vandals destroy kiosk on scenic overlook in Rangeley
The Shelton Noyes Overlook offers panoramic views of Rangeley Lake and the surrounding area.
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Philanthropic organization hands out $1.5 million in grants to Maine nonprofits
The John T. Gorman Foundation announced Wednesday it will award 90 grants to organizations that provide food, shelter and essential services to vulnerable Mainers.
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Man charged with using hammer to shatter windshields of 4 Saco cruisers
The Saco resident, 57, is in police custody and is facing four counts of aggravated criminal mischief.