David Hench

Portland Press Herald

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Published
July 15, 2013

Poland Spring truck rolls over in Casco

Cumberland County sheriff’s deputies responded to the rollover involving a Poland Spring truck just after 6:30 a.m.
Published
July 12, 2013

Two charged with scamming elderly Kennebunk woman

The men are accused of posing as door-to-door home repair workers and pressuring the woman into writing a $2,600 check they then cashed at a local bank.
Published
July 11, 2013

Caroline Glassman, Maine women’s legal pioneer, dies at 90

Glassman’s intellect and tenacity helped her become the first woman on Maine’s highest court.
Published
July 9, 2013

Maine considers study commission on hazardous materials transport

As searchers and investigators sifted through the rubble of the deadly fire that erupted when a train hauling oil derailed in Lac-Megantic, Quebec, Maine officials are looking at whether a similar disaster could happen here and how prepared emergency responders would be if it did.
Published
July 9, 2013

Signs of a criminal act in Canada train explosion

Investigators consider that and other possible causes of a train crash that left at least 15 dead and dozens missing.
Published
July 9, 2013

Body believed to be missing Portland musician

Michael Allen, who also worked on lobster boats, had been reported missing Monday.
Published
July 9, 2013

Train company averages two crashes per year

As confirmed deaths reach 13 in the small Canadian town, investigators look into whether a fire an hour before the explosions may have played a role.
Published
July 8, 2013

Brunswick woman rescued from rising tide in Harpswell

Theresa Desjardins, 45, had been hiking behind the Harpswell town office with her 15-year-old son when they became separated. He was able to find his way out and called for help.
Published
July 7, 2013

After high-profile career with FBI, Mainer retires

Peter Bickmore, who led the domestic terrorism unit, kept ties to his home state.
Published
July 5, 2013

Two Maine boat explosions injure 3 people

Gas fumes igniting are blamed for one off East End Beach in Portland and another on the Kennebec River.