The body of 66-year-old Clayton Burton was discovered in the Piscataquis County town of Shirley, near a remote area of the Piscataquis River.
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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Longtime Maine State Prison inmate dies 1 year shy of release date
Convicted murderer James Young is the 6th inmate to die at the maximum-security prison since October.
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Franklin man injured in motorcycle crash in Hancock
Wesley Corbin, 52, was thrown from his bike after colliding with a car Saturday morning, police say.
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Early morning fire in Portland displaces a dozen tenants
The blaze at 87 Sherwood St. was reported just before 1 a.m. Sunday, officials say.
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Task force formed to recommend changes to Maine’s juvenile justice system
Among other things, the group will examine possible alternatives to incarcerating young offenders.
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Man charged with breaking into York home, crawling into bed with girl, 11
Police say Claudio Pinto entered the house early Monday and was arrested a short time later at a local hotel.
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Two men accused of throwing park benches on public beach in York
Police say they were able to solve the crime with help from private citizens, as well as a tip.
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Fifteen teachers recognized as among Maine’s best
The 2019 Maine County Teachers of the Year include teachers from Gorham, Bonny Eagle and Freeport schools.
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District attorney declines to prosecute BIW protesters
Natasha Irving says prosecuting the 25 people arrested at the shipyard last month would be a misuse of resources and give them undue publicity.
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Kennebunkport man wins big on scratch lottery ticket
Robert Stuart said he was feeling lucky when he bought the $25 ticket – and light-headed when he won $1 million.