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.
-
PublishedJune 13, 2014
Cutoff of Maine funds for ‘illegals’ creates turmoil
Numerous issues arise after the DHHS says Maine cities and towns will stop getting aid to help undocumented immigrants.
-
PublishedJune 11, 2014
Sale of Portland plaza on hold, and next step undecided
As city officials and the developer regroup after Tuesday’s vote impeding the sale, friends of the park plan more improvements.
-
PublishedJune 11, 2014
Decision to protect Portland parks passes in ‘real squeaker’
Fueled by concern over the fate of Congress Square Plaza, the vote blocks its sale and raises the threshold for sales of city-owned land.
-
PublishedJune 10, 2014
Mainers head to the polls for primary, referendum elections
The highest-profile race focuses on Portland’s parks – most notably Congress Square Plaza – while two sheriff’s races have been unusually heated.
-
PublishedJune 9, 2014
As more diners eat outside, Portland sidewalks get squeezed
Complaints rise over tight, hard-to-navigate sidewalks as restaurants add to the ‘foodie city’ experience.
-
PublishedJune 4, 2014
Maine climate warming up quickly, analysis shows
It’s tied with Vermont for the fastest rise in annual average temperature for all the states in the past 30 years, affecting wildlife, farmers and fishermen.
-
PublishedJune 3, 2014
Question 1 campaigns raise $70,000 in cash in Portland
The debate centers on whether the vote is about all public spaces or Congress Square Plaza.
-
PublishedJune 2, 2014
Maine officials optimistic about meeting new carbon limits
A regional effort that has already cut emissions from power plants appears to put the state in good position to meet a proposed federal target by 2030.
-
PublishedJune 1, 2014
Little plaza at center of referendum fight in Portland
Recent changes add to activity at Congress Square park as a vote nears on making it harder to sell 60 sites.
-
PublishedJune 1, 2014
District 50 race heats up heading toward June 10
Brunswick voters are seeing the first contested Democratic primary for a legislative seat in 14 years.
- ← Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 170
- 171
- 172
- 173
- 174
- …
- 225
- Next Page →