Kevin Miller

Portland Press Herald

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.

Latest

Published
January 25, 2017

Crowd at Biddeford forum challenges LePage on budget, ballot measures, immigration

The governor reiterates his core policy goals, remaining calm despite audience critics who oppose his stance on aid to immigrants, two voter-approved referendums and other issues.
Published
January 23, 2017

York County casino plan qualifies for statewide vote in November

The Las Vegas gambling entrepreneur who paved the way for what is now Hollywood Casino in Bangor has set his sights on Maine’s southernmost area.
Published
January 22, 2017

New Bath Iron Works chief: Despite contract loss, shipyard’s in good shape

Dirk Lesko says BIW is conscious of the need to be affordable at a time when President Trump and Navy officials are talking about expanding the fleet.
Published
January 19, 2017

Committee endorses bill to delay marijuana sales in Maine

Although Mainers can still grow and use marijuana on their own as of Jan. 30, the bill endorsed by a legislative panel would delay retail sales of the drug until at least February 2018.
Published
January 19, 2017

Maine professors recruit 700 colleagues to sign letter to Trump on climate change

The letter, crafted by professors at Bowdoin and USM, urges President-elect Trump to “address the threat of climate change immediately.”
Published
January 18, 2017

LePage seeks $7 million bailout for Maine Military Authority

The quasi-governmental business, which once employed more than 500 people refurbishing Humvees and other military vehicles, severely underbid a contract to refurbish Boston transit buses.
Published
January 18, 2017

Committee continues work on marijuana bill as legalization date looms

Despite bipartisan support for closing a loophole dealing with marijuana possession for minors, the committee appears divided on a three-month delay in rulemaking for retail sales of pot.
Published
January 17, 2017

Maine lawmakers weigh calls to delay retail sales of marijuana

Legalization advocates say nine months should be enough time to develop regulations, but supporters of a moratorium want to give the state until February 2018.
Published
January 17, 2017

LePage rebuffs environmental groups with his nominee to land board

Former Rep. Michael Timmons of Cumberland is nominated for the Land for Maine’s Future board months after environmental and conservation groups worked against his re-election.
Published
January 16, 2017

Rep. Pingree joins Democratic boycott of Donald Trump’s inauguration

Maine’s three other members of Congress are expected to attend, but Pingree says she is standing in solidarity with Rep. John Lewis, the civil rights icon who clashed with the president-elect.