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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PublishedJune 2, 2014
S. Portland council: Don’t legalize marijuana
In a non-binding resolution, city councilors say they do not support a local referendum aimed at legalizing recreational marijuana use.
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PublishedJune 1, 2014
Dirt bike rider killed in Dexter collision
The 19-year-old man’s dirt bike collided head-on with a compact car, police say.
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PublishedMay 29, 2014
Threats against New Gloucester officials investigated
Town officials say a local man has threatened them with violence; Frank Staton denies the allegations.
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PublishedMay 27, 2014
Fryeburg police find stolen handgun in backpack near school
The backpack, found near Molly Ockett Middle School, also contained items commonly used in robberies.
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PublishedMay 27, 2014
Body of Seth Wescott’s father recovered from Camden lake
James B. Wescott, a retired Colby coach and the father of the Olympic snowboarder, fell into Megunticook Lake on Tuesday morning after suffering a medical emergency.
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PublishedMay 22, 2014
Maine Women’s Fund lauds trio for social causes
A lawyer who fought for gay marriage, a refugee from Africa and a Harvard senior are honored.
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PublishedMay 21, 2014
New business on Portland waterfront won’t disturb Whaling Wall
The artist who painted the Portland mural 21 years ago praises Shucks Maine Lobster for ‘taking the high road and being considerate’ of his artwork.
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PublishedMay 19, 2014
South Portland approves restrictions on some sex offenders
An ordinance prohibiting those convicted of the most serious offenses against young children from living near schools or public parks passes unanimously.
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PublishedMay 19, 2014
Suspect in Buxton home invasion gives himself up
Michael Crockett Jr., 30, agrees to turn himself in for a pizza, a Mountain Dew and chocolate milk.
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PublishedMay 19, 2014
Body of missing Maine teen located, but that’s not the end of case
Police are just starting to investigate the death of Jaden Dremsa, and now are awaiting autopsy results.
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