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 6, 2015
Potential to expand hydropower in Maine dries up
A state effort finds only a small amount of untapped generation, but a consultant says changes in regulatory policies would help.
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PublishedFebruary 5, 2015
LePage to hold ‘town hall’ meeting in Westbrook on budget
The forum is the first of several public appearances planned by the Republican governor as he advocates for the ambitious budget.
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PublishedFebruary 4, 2015
Bill to ban microbeads in Maine backed by both sides
In a rare alignment, manufacturers and environmentalists join to help the measure sail easily through committee.
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PublishedFebruary 3, 2015
After State of the State address, Gov. LePage will go on road to sell budget
We’ll live-stream his speech beginning at 7 p.m. today as the governor explains his tax code overhaul in hopes of gaining allies on Main Street.
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PublishedJanuary 31, 2015
Lawmakers reconsider plan to ease Maine’s mining rules
Environmental concerns derailed last year’s effort to make mining possible at Aroostook County’s Bald Mountain.
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PublishedJanuary 30, 2015
Land, water, wildlife to get attention from Maine Legislature
This session’s bills address such issues as mining rules, ‘microbeads,’ pesticides, bear hunting, lake protection and disposable plastic bags.
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PublishedJanuary 28, 2015
LePage asks Maine’s highest court: Can attorney general deny a request for outside counsel?
In the latest sign of tensions, the governor says Janet Mills ‘has sought to dictate who may represent the executive branch’ and to cap legal fees for the work.
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PublishedJanuary 26, 2015
‘Reformulated gas’ to make a comeback in Maine
The cleaner-burning fuel – less the MTBE – will be required in seven counties as of June 1.
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PublishedJanuary 26, 2015
Bowdoin names Harvard faculty member as its new president
Clayton Rose, 56, currently teaches and writes on the responsibilities of leadership and managerial values at Harvard Business School.
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PublishedJanuary 26, 2015
Elver exporters may need license
Tighter regulations are being mulled for a lucrative fishery that has attracted poachers.
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