King tells CNN that a memo reportedly written by the former FBI director must be verified, but if the president asked him to drop an investigation of Michael Flynn, it could constitute obstruction of justice.
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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Rep. Pingree calls Post report ‘shocking;’ Sen. King says it’s troubling if true
Sen. Collins and Rep. Poliquin have yet to weigh in on a Washington Post report that says the president revealed highly classified information to Russian diplomats during a White House meeting.
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Biddeford waiter served alcohol to underage students, then molested them, police say
The victims had gathered with other students in the restaurant to celebrate a birthday, police say.
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Search underway for 5-year-old lost in York County
The New Jersey boy had been hiking with a group off the Hussey Hill Road in Acton.
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Believe it or not, rain will end and summerlike heat is on the way
After the rain tapers off today, the state is poised for a stretch of sunshine and warmer temperatures.
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Runaway pig captured by Falmouth police
A humorous post on the department’s Facebook page draws a lot of attention.
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Maine House approves bill allowing Amish deer hunters to eschew blaze orange gear
They would be allowed to wear red safety clothing in deference to their religious beliefs.
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Casco Bay High School instructor in running for state teacher of the year
Chemistry teacher Brooke Teller is named Cumberland County’s top teacher, and is one of 16 county winners in the running for the state honor.
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LePage won’t seek King’s U.S. Senate seat in 2018, adviser says
The governor was rumored to be considering a challenge to Sen. Angus King, but decided he has more work to finish in Augusta.
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State treasurer breaks impasse over LePage’s demand to revisit road construction bonds
Terry Hayes says she wants to avoid a protracted fight that could imperil jobs and crucial construction projects.