David Hench, Portland Press Herald

David Hench

Portland Press Herald

Portland, ME, United States

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Past articles by David:

York County deputies at scene of fatal crash in Cornish

Motorists are urged to avoid Route 5 south of downtown. → Read More

Skunk in Lincoln County tests positive for rabies

The skunk was killed by an unvaccinated dog, which is now under observation. → Read More

Lewiston police plan to summon woman accused of abandoning dog

The incident, caught on video, drew the ire of commenters on the Internet and prompted the woman to defend her action on a radio broadcast. → Read More

Head-on crash on Route 236 in South Berwick slows morning commute

Two people were transported to a local hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening. → Read More

Gorham man charged with assaulting 4-month-old daughter

Lee Keene faces charges of aggravated assault and assault on a child. → Read More

Convicted sex offender accused of making videos on Bowdoin campus, elsewhere

Stephen L. McIntire, 55, was a member of a support group for sex offenders that had been meeting at a Brunswick church until the group was told to meet elsewhere in November. → Read More

New mosquito-borne threat of Zika virus doesn't deter Mainers

But those traveling to areas where the virus is prevalent say they're taking precautions. → Read More

Driver faces drug trafficking charge after high-speed chase through Maine, New Hampshire

A Maine State Police cruiser ends the chase by forcing the fleeing vehicle to spin out. → Read More

Scarborough students, residents stunned by teenager's arrest in shooting

Many say they know Matthew Gwyer to be a kind, gentle person and are shocked he has been charged with shooting Bruce Glidden while he slept on his couch. → Read More

Gorham man died trying to put out cooking oil fire

Barry Dunlap was found severely burned on the kitchen floor. → Read More

Water main break closes Broad Cove Road in Cape Elizabeth

A water main break is disrupting traffic on Broad Cove Road in Cape Elizabeth. Police reported at about 2:15 p.m. that a water main break has led to closing the road for the time being. Motorists needing to access the Broad Cove neighborhood should use Jordan Farm Road, police said. Were you interviewed for this story? If so, please fill out our accuracy form. → Read More

Fuel problem shuts down gas pumps at Kennebunk rest area

The northbound rest area on the Maine Turnpike has no fuel available. → Read More

Scarborough police search for car in mystery shooting

Police say the car's occupants may not be involved but may have seen something → Read More

Don McLean’s wife cites his ‘rage’ in seeking protection order

Patrisha McLean describes the behavior that led to her husband's arrest early Monday morning. → Read More

Foul play not suspected in man's death at Durham rest area

The medical examiner is conducting toxicology tests before ruling on how Alan Kelley, 43, died. → Read More

Maine State Police still investigating fatal shooting in Windham

Alicia Gaston was shot by her husband Thursday, but authorities have not brought charges or characterized the shooting as an accident. → Read More

Temporary propane heaters blamed for Union home explosion

A buildup of propane preceded the blast which leveled the house. → Read More

Portland police plan to charge suspect in stabbing

A man suffered minor injuries during a drug dispute between family members, police say. → Read More

Two crashes on I-295 slow morning commute

Both northbound and southbound lanes are affected by the accidents. → Read More

Tractor trailer rollover closes Route 100 in New Gloucester

There was no immediate word on what the truck was hauling. → Read More