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
February 1, 2021

Hospitals cancel COVID-19 vaccination clinics as winter storm approaches Maine

Meanwhile, the Maine CDC reported 219 new COVID-19 cases and 5 additional deaths Monday, continuing the downward trend in new infections.
Published
January 31, 2021

Maine sees progress, frustrations in rollout of vaccinations

With a central registration system still weeks away, experts say state officials need to use the time to build on critical partnerships.
Published
January 26, 2021

Maine preparing central registry for COVID-19 vaccinations

But it could be 2 to 4 weeks before the online registry and telephone call center go into operation, says Maine’s CDC director.
Published
January 21, 2021

Former Scarborough Downs racetrack to become mass-vaccination site

Officials at MaineHealth said the grandstand of the former harness racing track will be retrofitted to handle at least 1,000 vaccinations daily – if there’s enough vaccine.
Published
January 20, 2021

Wastewater monitoring for COVID-19 expanding in Maine

Infected people shed fragments of the coronavirus in their waste, and those ‘markers’ can be useful tools for communities and colleges monitoring levels of the virus.
Published
January 19, 2021

More than 4,000 vaccine doses sent to Maine potentially spoiled because of temperature issues

The problem happened during packaging or shipping, but replacement doses were on the way to Maine, says Dr. Nirav Shah, director of the Maine CDC.
Published
January 18, 2021

Q&A: I’m an older Mainer. When can I get my COVID-19 vaccination?

Some answers to a few common questions on Maine’s COVID-19 vaccination campaign ahead of additional details expected to be released by the Mills administration this week.
Published
January 17, 2021

Electricity restored to most customers after Saturday’s storm

Southern Maine got drenched, while sections of western and northern Maine saw up to 13 inches of snow.
Published
January 17, 2021

Maine CDC reports 340 new COVID-19 cases, four additional deaths

Maine is entering its fifth week of a monthslong vaccination campaign, although there are uncertainties about the pace of vaccine deliveries from the federal government.
Published
January 17, 2021

UNE students lend a vital hand to Deer Isle nursing home hit hard by COVID

The partnership helped the home fill vital shifts as virus-stricken staffers isolated at home while offering future nurses and doctors an opportunity for intimate, hands-on experience during the pandemic.