Diana Davis, 32, who was involved in a 2016 drug deal and shootout at the Augusta Walmart parking lot, was sentenced for conspiring to distribute drugs.
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.
Posted inMaine, News
Governor and consul general of France launch new French culture program
Alliance Francaise du Maine will begin offering French language classes and other cultural events this fall, strengthening the state’s connection to its French heritage.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
California man accused of crawling into bed with girl, 11, is indicted
A York County grand jury indicted Claudio Pinto, 31, on charges of burglary, aggravated criminal trespass, assault and attempted unlawful sexual contact.
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Deputy pulls teenager from burning vehicle in Waterboro
Dylan Tardif, 17, was flown by helicopter to Maine Medical Center, where he was treated for injuries that are not considered to be life-threatening.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education, Sports, Varsity Maine
Fewer Maine students getting in the game, survey shows, as high school sports participation falls 4.5%
The drop during the 2018-19 school year – the first time Maine fell below 50,000 athletes in 22 years – came as participation nationwide declined for the first time in 30 years.
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Man charged with stealing more than $1,000 from firewood stands
Cash has been taken from multiple stands selling campfire wood in Casco, Standish and Naples this summer, police say.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Man robs convenience store at knifepoint in Bowdoin
The robber made off with an undisclosed amount of cash, the Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office says.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Brian Boru’s loyal customers pack landmark pub to raise a parting glass
It’s the last call for the 26-year-old Irish pub in the Old Port, the latest Portland gathering place to close its doors.
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Fugitive wanted in New Hampshire arrested in Maine
Richard Jacques, 32, of Lebanon was wanted for a probation violation involving the possession of fentanyl, police say.
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Masked man carrying hatchet bangs on door of Windham home
He fled into a wooded area after the homeowner’s German shepherd lunged at the door, police say.