Kevin Miller joined the staff of the Portland Press Herald in 2012 and has worked as a journalist in Maine since 2005. He currently covers state politics, the Maine Legislature and environmental/natural resources issues. A policy wonk, Kevin previously wrote about Congress and federal issues as the Press Herald’s Washington, DC correspondent. Before settling in Maine, he covered state government, higher education and environmental issues for newspapers in Virginia and Maryland. In his spare time, Kevin enjoys hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking, cross-country skiing or doing pretty much anything else outdoors. He lives in Newcastle with his wife, Carissa, and their dog.
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PublishedAugust 24, 2015
Group pursues Maine vote on expanding background checks for gun buyers
The proposed initiative, backed by the parents of a slain Portland woman, would close a loophole that allows gun show and private sales without scrutiny.
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PublishedAugust 21, 2015
Maine trappers required to take precautions to avoid Canada lynx
The new regulation is an expansion of an emergency policy on trapping in northern Maine after two lynx deaths.
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PublishedAugust 21, 2015
More than 80 immigrants become U.S. citizens in Portland
The newly naturalized citizens come from 35 countries and now live in more than two dozen communities in Maine.
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PublishedAugust 20, 2015
Oregon lawmaker, in Maine, predicts feds will let states set marijuana laws
U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Oregon, a prominent voice on Capitol Hill for marijuana legalization and regulation, visits what Mainers refer to as ‘the original Portland.’
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PublishedAugust 19, 2015
State regulators to hear appeal of controversial Brunswick train layover facility
The chairman of the Board of Environmental Protection ruled this week that Brunswick West Neighborhood Coalition’s appeal of the Amtrak train facility could proceed.
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PublishedAugust 19, 2015
Group launches campaign to fight Portland development referendum
The Portland’s Future PAC says Question 2 on the city’s November ballot will have consequences beyond the Portland Co. complex development at the heart of the debate.
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PublishedAugust 19, 2015
Maine steps up monitoring as emerald ash borer encroaches on state
The destructive beetle has destroyed tens of millions of ash trees in the U.S. since 2002 and is now just a couple dozen miles from the Maine border.
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PublishedAugust 17, 2015
Weather pattern produces ‘unhealthy air’ in southern coastal Maine
High schools tweak their athletic practice schedules and watch the heat index, which considers the combination of air temperature and humidity.
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PublishedAugust 17, 2015
Developer has grand plan for small homes in Bridgton
Scaled-down homes near Sebago Lake tout energy-efficient and affordable living for older adults, part of a national trend toward green retirement communities.
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PublishedAugust 13, 2015
Maine loses again in bid to restore Riverview Psychiatric Center’s certification
A judge affirms that the DHHS missed the deadline to appeal the federal termination, so the state may have to repay tens of millions of dollars.
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