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, 2014
Tanker car redesign on track, but slowly
The U.S. Department of Transportation tells a House panel that it hopes to release a plan this year.
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PublishedFebruary 26, 2014
Broad veterans’ benefits debated in U.S. Senate
The bill would expand services and includes a provision named for Maine veteran Ruth Moore.
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PublishedFebruary 25, 2014
Cianbro, others push for renewal of offshore wind power tax credits
Businesses working to launch offshore wind energy facilities say a kick-start to the industry could bring jobs to Maine.
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PublishedFebruary 23, 2014
Washington Notebook: Sens. Collins, King could cast key votes on release of secret report
The document has been described as a scathing indictment of the CIA’s use of ‘enhanced interrogation’ techniques.
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PublishedFebruary 23, 2014
Collins challenger among candidates who see potent weapon in surveillance issue
Opposition to domestic spying appeals to a range of congressional hopefuls, from progressives to tea partiers.
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2014
Crude oil safety agreement will not apply to Maine railroads, at least initially
The agreement between federal regulators and the largest freight railroads calls for lower speed limits near cities, more track inspections and improved disaster-response training.
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2014
Refugee resettlement on agenda for State Department official’s visit to Portland
Assistant Secretary of State Anne Richard will meet with newcomers and officials from agencies that support them.
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PublishedFebruary 19, 2014
Marijuana groups endorse Bellows in Maine Senate race
The Democrat challenging Republican Susan Collins supports legalization and regulation of marijuana.
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PublishedFebruary 16, 2014
Washington Notebook: Maine shipyard’s nemesis conspicuously missing in Coast Guard cutter race
Huntington Ingalls Shipbuilding of Newport News, Va., did not make the cut.
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PublishedFebruary 14, 2014
Sen. King on trip to Middle East to study Israeli peace process
A member of the Senate Armed Services and Intelligence committees, he plans to visit Israel and the West Bank.
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