David Hench

Portland Press Herald

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Published
February 25, 2015

Former Maine Turnpike toll taker robs Biddeford tollbooth at gunpoint, police say

Police charge Jacqueline Bilbrey, 25, of Biddeford after locating her at her parents’ home.
Published
February 24, 2015

Police to analyze ‘event’ data recorders after reported road-rage crash in Maine

Their investigation could lead to criminal charges in a collision that sent an SUV airborne and into a frozen river in Casco.
Published
February 23, 2015

North Yarmouth woman injured when SUV collides with Downeaster train

Kathleen Estabrook is treated and released after the crash at 12:30 p.m. near the corner of North and Leighton roads in Yarmouth.
Published
February 18, 2015

February turns cruel with incessant cold, relentless snowstorms

The average daily temperature may break a 91-year-old record, and there have been a half-dozen snowfalls this month.
Published
February 17, 2015

Lost in Maine woods on subzero night, two teens survive on smarts

The snowmobilers stay calm, keep moving, find shelter, build a fire and wait, then hike out in daylight and catch a ride, to the relief of relatives.
Published
February 17, 2015

Kite-skier dies after hitting shed on Harrison lakeshore

The accident happened when the man lost control and drifted ashore on Crystal Lake Monday morning.
Published
February 17, 2015

Jail officials seek state funds to soften property tax hike

With county control expected, jail costs revert to property taxpayers of Maine’s individual counties.
Published
February 13, 2015

Emergency funding for Maine’s county jails gains key approval

The $2.48 million measure still needs approval from the full Legislature and Gov. Paul LePage, but Cumberland County Sheriff Kevin Joyce said in a letter that the funding appears certain.
Published
February 13, 2015

Saco police release video of dog attack during robbery attempt

Police also release a sketch of the suspect who tried to rob Holly’s Gas on Tuesday.
Published
February 12, 2015

Lewiston man pleads not guilty to killing infant son

Danny Adams, 24, told police that he had been using heroin and marijuana the night before and that he was frustrated because the child wouldn’t stop crying, according to court papers.