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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PublishedNovember 27, 2012
Vulnerable Rice taking her case on Benghazi to Sen. Collins
Maine Sen. Susan Collins plans to meet privately with Ambassador Rice on Wednesday, and says she as “many, many questions” about Libya.
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PublishedNovember 26, 2012
US Supreme Court won’t review Maine sex assault case
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court won’t review the case of a Maine man who was convicted of sexually assaulting a teenage girl whom he allegedly hypnotized to help calm her about their relationship.
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PublishedNovember 25, 2012
Turbine tax credit, jobs at risk
Reforms in Washington could erase a break that has fueled wind farm projects in Maine.
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PublishedNovember 25, 2012
Wind power, low-income development programs face ax
WASHINGTON — The tax reform momentum that seems to be building in Congress may imperil tax-credit programs that have had major impacts in Maine, including wind power investments and economic development projects in rural or low-income areas.
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PublishedNovember 22, 2012
Collins’ clout: Is it likely to grow?
Experts believe a shrinking GOP moderate caucus may empower a centrist like Maine’s new senior senator.
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PublishedNovember 22, 2012
Collins’ power could be big factor in US Senate
WASHINGTON — The departure of Olympia Snowe and other like-minded moderates from the U.S. Senate next year could further elevate Republican Sen. Susan Collins as a swing vote, despite a larger Democratic majority, say some political observers.
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PublishedNovember 17, 2012
Five things you need to know about the fiscal cliff
Unless it’s averted, the manufactured Capitol Hill crisis will have real-world implications for you. Yes, you.
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PublishedNovember 17, 2012
DC NOTEBOOK: Collins, Snowe and King make headlines on Benghazi bombing inquiries
WASHINGTON — One of the big topics on Capitol Hill last week was the ongoing investigation into the attacks on U.S. facilities in Benghazi, Libya. And members of Maine’s congressional delegation — including one who isn’t even an official member yet — were in the thick of the discussion.
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PublishedNovember 17, 2012
‘Fiscal cliff’ threatens every Maine taxpayer
WASHINGTON — It was a last-second deal to avoid default and spur political leaders to action.
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PublishedNovember 14, 2012
King says Senate Democrats his best bet for success
Maine’s senator-elect decides to caucus with the majority party because he wants to be effective but still independent.
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