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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PublishedJuly 24, 2015
Maine beauty contestant responds to shark-tagging criticism
Marisa Butler of Standish insists her hobby isn’t harmful to sharks and provides research as part of a NOAA program.
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PublishedJuly 23, 2015
State workers likely to use LePage raises for managers as bargaining chip in contract talks
With a labor contract that has expired and pay that has been stagnant for years, the union hopes his hikes of up to 17% for commissioners are a positive sign.
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PublishedJuly 22, 2015
Pristine Baxter State Park remains priority
The state park’s director reiterates he doesn’t want a repeat of the frenzy caused by Scott Jurek’s record-setting trek.
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PublishedJuly 22, 2015
Five midcoast land conservation groups say they may merge
Together, the Damariscotta Lake Watershed Association, Pemaquid Watershed Association, Sheepscot Wellspring Land Alliance, Sheepscot Valley Conservation Association and Hidden Valley Nature Center have about 2,500 members and own or manage more than 7,000 acres.
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PublishedJuly 10, 2015
Maine attorney general says 19 bills held by LePage are now law
Janet Mills says in her four-page opinion that 51 more bills will become law if the governor doesn’t veto them Saturday.
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PublishedJuly 8, 2015
Maine lawmakers clash with LePage over fate of 19 bills still on governor’s desk
While the governor says he can still veto the bills – including one allowing asylum seekers to receive General Assistance – Democrats insist the bills became law when LePage failed to act.
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PublishedJuly 7, 2015
New owners of Cook’s Lobster House take a crack at running a Maine landmark
Jen and Nick Charboneau reportedly plan to keep many traditions of the popular seafood restaurant on Bailey Island, but will make some changes in hopes of buoying business.
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PublishedJuly 6, 2015
Bernie Sanders’ populist message draws thousands to campaign event in Portland
The liberal senator from Vermont tells a crowd estimated at more than 7,500 that ‘establishment politics and establishment economics is not working for the middle class.’
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PublishedJuly 5, 2015
Contrasting images of House Speaker: caring therapist or just a politician?
Mark Eves, labeled untrustworthy by Gov. Paul LePage, stands out to his legislative colleagues and others as a ‘nice, honest’ person
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PublishedJuly 4, 2015
Authorities detonate backpack in Camden
Police close a busy street after finding the bag leaning against the post office.
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