Anthony Cincotta, who served in the Korean and Vietnam wars, joins his son and grandson, also veterans, to honor the men and women who died in the service of their country.
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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Peaks Island blaze destroys 2 buildings, a boat and a van
No one was injured in the fire Thursday afternoon on Highland Avenue, and its cause is under investigation.
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Construction worker injured in trench collapse in South Portland
The worker was conscious when uncovered and removed from the trench at the intersection of Highland Avenue and Cottage Road, says the South Portland Fire Department.
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Woman reported missing by her parents, Falmouth police say
Christine Kelly Hammontree was last seen in New York City, police said Wednesday.
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Artists and activists gather in Portland to mark anniversary of George Floyd’s death
The event was held on Congress Street to memorialize Floyd, the Black man whose murder by a white Minneapolis police officer touched off a year of racial reckoning.
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Sebago man killed in motorcycle crash
The body of Kyle Kapikas was not discovered until Monday evening, hours after the crash likely happened.
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Portland Stage says it backs city move to consolidate social services on Forest Avenue
‘We look forward to working with the HHS leadership team to ensure that everyone in our community feels welcome on our block,’ said Darrell Pardy, president of the board of directors, and Anita Stewart, executive and artistic director.
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Strong winds put boaters in danger on Sebago Lake
A pontoon boat made it safely to shore after the lake churned up 3-foot waves during a rainstorm Sunday afternoon.
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Motorcyclist injured in collision on Route 1 in Nobleboro
Police say Ernest Oliver, 62, of Nobleboro was not wearing a helmet and was transported to an area hospital for treatment of serious injuries.
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Tractor-trailer crashes and burns on Maine Turnpike in Kittery
The driver of the truck, a man from Portland, escaped, but the wreckage forced police to close the southbound lanes for several hours Sunday morning.