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 16, 2014
Portland launches initiative to explore best use of open space
The assessment, while not directly linked to the debate over Congress Square, could broaden the discussion over the best use of Portland’s public spaces.
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PublishedJuly 15, 2014
Portland seeks residents’ input in park planning
With the aid of two nonprofit groups and an $18,000 grant, city officials are looking for a long-term vision.
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PublishedJuly 10, 2014
Lawsuit filed against Maine over aid to immigrants
Portland, Westbrook and the Maine Municipal Association say the LePage administration failed to follow the proper rule-making process and they are asking a court to nullify the policy.
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PublishedJuly 9, 2014
Portland gives conditional OK to shipping terminal expansion
The Planning Board’s approval comes with conditions including final say on an aesthetic barrier design.
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PublishedJuly 7, 2014
Portland repeals buffer zone around clinic that provides abortions
Councilors say the ordinance probably isn’t legal in light of a Supreme Court ruling, and they will find an alternative way to shield patients from protesters.
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PublishedJuly 3, 2014
Portland to consider repealing protest buffer zone near health clinic
The ordinance is one of three legal issues that city councilors will consider, along with the city’s panhandling ordinance and General Assistance for undocumented immigrants.
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PublishedJuly 3, 2014
Portland postpones fireworks until Saturday
Rain and thunderstorms are projected for Friday night as Hurricane Arthur tracks up the Eastern Seaboard.
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PublishedJuly 2, 2014
Portland road, parking restrictions begin ahead of fireworks
City officials expect to announce at 3 p.m. Thursday whether Fourth of July festivities will be postponed because of stormy weather.
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PublishedJuly 2, 2014
Developer wants to build market-rate apartments, commercial space in East Bayside
Redfern Properties LLC is asking Portland to rezone the half-acre parcel on Anderson Street.
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PublishedJune 30, 2014
Maine facing lawsuit over shift on aid to ‘illegals’
The Maine Municipal Association will ask a court whether the directive was legal in light of the conflicting views from DHHS and the attorney general.
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