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
December 20, 2016

Opponents of legalized pot urge Maine lawmakers to take lead in crafting regulations

A No on 1 campaign official says recreational use involves many complicated issues, necessitating a broad and thoughtful approach to the rulemaking process.
Published
December 16, 2016

Navy’s call for dramatically larger fleet could boost Bath Iron Works

The Navy recommends increasing the size of its fleet to 355 ships within 30 years, up from fewer than 280 ships today.
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December 16, 2016

Despite help, Maine dairy farmers are still hurting

A state program has paid out $32 million since 2015 but low milk prices and high feed costs still prove tough.
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December 14, 2016

Colby to launch internships in sustainability and climate change

The Buck Environment and Climate Change Lab, funded by Sandy and Sissy Buck of Cumberland Foreside, will help place students in research settings in Maine and elsewhere.
Published
December 13, 2016

EPA tightens water-quality standards to protect fish-eating Maine tribes

The rules appear to apply to only three rivers, but the state says the agency is overstepping and the decision will hurt some towns and businesses.
Published
December 9, 2016

Bill Townsend, a ‘giant’ in Maine’s conservation community, dies at 89

Townsend led many of Maine’s environmental advocacy groups and was especially active in river restoration efforts.
Published
December 8, 2016

Lawmaker’s nonprofit is fined for mailer accusing Democrat of supporting terrorists

A Republican on the state ethics panel describes the $673 fine as a ‘bargain,’ considering the election loss of the target, former House Majority Leader Jeff McCabe.
Published
December 8, 2016

Ethics commission favors shedding light on ‘dark money’ in Maine campaigns

The proposal, which will be considered by the Legislature, would require any organization that contributes $100,000 to a Maine party or PAC to disclose its top five income sources.
Published
December 7, 2016

LePage urges lawmakers to alter voter initiatives on minimum wage and tax surcharge

The governor makes the remarks before administering the oath of office to the newly elected members of the 128th Legislature.
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December 6, 2016

House passes veterans bill with provisions sought by 1st District Rep. Chellie Pingree and a Maine veteran

The legislation includes language from Pingree’s proposed Ruth Moore Act on how the Department of Veterans Affairs will report information on sexual assault disability claims.