Republican Sen. Susan Collins joins Sen. Angus King, an independent, and Democratic Reps. Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden in questioning the wisdom and constitutionality of such a move.
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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Two Maine men sentenced to prison in federal marijuana conspiracy case
They conspired to illegally manufacture, package and distribute marijuana from a facility in Waldo County, according to the U.S. attorney.
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Storm expected to bring at least 6 inches of snow to Portland, 8-12 in other areas
Many government, business and high school sports events are postponed, while bus runs are canceled and drivers are advised to stay off the roads.
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LePage takes on new role in state politics
The former governor will serve as honorary chairman of the Maine People Before Politics organization.
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In latest blunder, CMP told 62,000 customers they were getting refunds. They weren’t.
The utility company says the message it sent out in January bills was intended for only 122 industrial energy users.
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Ice disk moving again, but appears to be headed for its last roundup
The disk that has captivated viewers in Westbrook for more than three weeks lost its circular shape and some of its mass during Tuesday’s record warm temperatures.
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Navy awards $126 million contract to BIW for work on destroyers
The value of the contract for planning yard services for Arleigh Burke-class ships could reach more than $719 million over 5 years.
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Snow moves out as Maine braces for a frigid day Thursday
Temperatures in Portland will feel like 10 to 20 below zero, weather forecasts predict.
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Condition of great black hawk rescued during storm deteriorates
The raptor native to Central and South America is likely to lose at least two toes on each foot, according the rehabilitation center where it is being treated.
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Acadia National Park reopens at full strength after shutdown
Many of its employees had been furloughed because of the lapse in federal funding.