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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PublishedFebruary 27, 2015
Portland officials defend aid for homeless, vow to address concerns
City leaders respond to a state audit that found that some of those who stayed at a city shelter had at least $20,000 in the bank.
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PublishedFebruary 27, 2015
Gov. King or Gen. Chamberlain: Who should represent Maine in Capitol?
A bill pending in the Maine Legislature would swap a statue of Gov. William King – Maine’s first governor – with one honoring Civil War hero Gen. Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain.
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PublishedFebruary 25, 2015
Controversial mining rules draw crowd in Augusta
Opponents contend that the Maine DEP’s proposals would not protect the environment but supporters say the rules would strengthen, not weaken, existing regulations.
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PublishedFebruary 24, 2015
DOT seeks public’s view on Androscoggin River bridge
The main artery connecting Brunswick and Topsham needs repairs or replacement.
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PublishedFebruary 22, 2015
In welfare reform war, Portland in cross hairs
A coordinated campaign by LePage and his allies has targeted the city’s aid program, putting asylum-seekers – and millions of dollars – at risk.
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PublishedFebruary 16, 2015
DEP asks for detail on Verso landfill
Regulators want to make sure AIM, the new Canadian owner, uses the site in accordance with the way it’s now licensed.
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PublishedFebruary 13, 2015
Blizzard or no blizzard, Sebago Lake ice fishing derby is on
Maine’s largest ice fishing derby registrations are down but a sizable numbers are expected, and the icy swim for charity gives true meaning to “polar plunge.”
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PublishedFebruary 12, 2015
Maine’s Riverview Psychiatric Center in need of more staff, state says
The LePage administration seeks $2.7 million, in part to fund 30 new positions, in an effort to get the facility in Augusta recertified.
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PublishedFebruary 11, 2015
Bills seek to spawn hemp industry in Maine
Advocates tell legislators that marijuana’s sibling has many manufacturing uses and investors ready to do business.
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PublishedFebruary 7, 2015
New member of Maine PUC ready to start work
The board is considering a plan to charge ratepayers $75 million to subsidize a natural gas pipeline expansion.
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