The opposition by Maine’s Republican senator casts more doubt on the likelhood that the bill will make it through the closely divided Senate this week before the July Fourth recess.
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 inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Maine boat captain gets jail, fine for shooting seal off Acadia National Park
Key evidence was footage from a video camera that was mounted on Joseph Martin’s own fishing vessel, the FV Sunlight.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Portland jacking up parking meter fees this Saturday
Under the current system 25 cents buys 15 minutes, but that will change under the new system.
Posted inLocal & State, News
State Fire Marshal’s Office still can’t get at Sanford fire scene
Hot spots and equipment problems postpone the investigation of the mill blaze for a second day.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News
Survey suggests transgender Maine residents face discrimination
Many respondents say they have experienced problems in housing, health care and when dealing with law enforcement.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Two administrators hired for Portland schools
Three administrators, including Deering High School principal Ira Waltz, are leaving at the end of the school year.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Captain Lord Mansion in Kennebunkport goes up for sale
The 200-plus-year-old bed and breakfast is listed for $7.9 million.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Law enforcement to pay tribute to fallen Fryeburg police officer
Hundreds of officers from around the U.S. are expected to attend the event honoring Nathan Desjardins on Friday in Augusta.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Peaceful resolution as Brunswick man smashes, shoots up his home
Police say the man suffers from dementia and was taken to a local hospital.
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About 100 people rally in Portland for LGBT rights
‘We have more work to do,’ a member of Pride Portland tells the crowd.