Dennis Hoey

Portland Press Herald

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.

Latest

Published
December 11, 2023

Firearm found in Noble High School student’s backpack

The discovery was made after the student was stopped on suspicion of violating the school’s tobacco and vaping policy.
Published
December 6, 2023

Another Lewiston shooting victim discharged from hospital

Kyle Secor posted a thank you on his Facebook page to the hospital staff and community for their care and support.
Published
December 5, 2023

New public defender’s office up and running in Augusta

The Capital Region Public Defender’s Office started accepting appointments for indigent clients on Nov. 27
Published
December 5, 2023

Portland woman arrested for driving the wrong way on Interstate 295

It is the second time in less than a week that someone has driven the wrong way on a major highway in Maine.
Published
December 4, 2023

Lisbon man flees police, arrested in Topsham

Thomas Coffill, 51, rammed a cruiser with his vehicle before submitting to arrest.
Published
December 4, 2023

Arrest made in connection with Westbrook homicide

Portland police arrested 36-year-old Deng Malual on Monday afternoon. He is charged with murder in the death of Clarence James Pearson.
Published
December 3, 2023

Winter storm warning issued for western, central Maine

Up to 12 inches of snow is expected in some places, but Portland and coastal areas will see mostly rain.
Published
November 29, 2023

Police investigating another homicide, this one in Westbrook

Clarence James Pearson, 61, was found dead at a Mechanic Street apartment early Tuesday. His homicide is the fifth reported in Maine since Nov. 21.
Published
November 28, 2023

Portland officers armed with long guns confront groups involved in fight

A department spokesman said both groups were threatening to use firearms, but that no shots were fired and no injuries were reported.
Published
November 28, 2023

Police respond to shooting at Saco house where murder suspect was arrested

A Department of Public Safety spokesperson won’t say whether the shooting is connected to the homicide investigation, but says there is no danger to the public.