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, 2013
Scrutiny urged on piping of tar sands through Maine
Members of Congress want federal assurance that heavy crude transports wouldn’t put Maine communities at risk.
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PublishedFebruary 25, 2013
Pingree tapped to recruit female candidates
The congresswoman will co-lead a Democratic effort to get women to seek House seats in 2014.
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PublishedFebruary 25, 2013
Pingree bill would fix loophole for veterans
It would ensure full benefits for those medically separated from the ‘armed forces.’
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PublishedFebruary 25, 2013
LePage opts not to meet with Obama
The governor attended Republican events, but left early for a Florida vacation instead of discussing budget cuts and meeting with Democrats.
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PublishedFebruary 24, 2013
White House details impact in Maine from budget cuts
Sunday’s state-by-state reports are the latest attempt by the Obama administration to pressure Republican leaders in Congress.
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PublishedFebruary 24, 2013
Washington Notebook: Poliquin’s email stirs Senate talk
WASHINGTON — Former Treasurer Bruce Poliquin may have inadvertently helped fuel speculation last week about whether he will challenge Sen. Susan Collins in the 2014 Republican primary. After several weeks of relative quiet, Poliquin has jumped back into the public debate over spending and debt through email blasts and newspaper columns, including a new blog […]
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PublishedFebruary 22, 2013
Budget cuts may affect air traffic night shifts
Two regional airports – in Bangor and in Manchester, N.H. – could see reduced staffing if a budget impasse forces federal regulators to trim spending.
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PublishedFebruary 18, 2013
Gun check might have saved life, parents say
A South Portland couple works hard for reform as the unsolved murder of their daughter, at 25, gains national attention.
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PublishedFebruary 16, 2013
Washington Notebook: Mills keeping options open after Cabinet post
Karen Mills is stepping down as head of the Small Business Administration but has not decided what her next step will be.
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PublishedFebruary 16, 2013
Federal cuts have Mainers fuming
If automatic decreases kick in March 1, everyone from defense contractors to schools will feel the pain.
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