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.

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Published
October 3, 2012

Summers’ fundraiser: Notables and a major no-show

Republican leadership sponsors the event, but Sen. Olympia Snowe, listed as a co-host, is absent.
Published
October 3, 2012

Summers to fundraise in DC as Senate race narrows

The National Republican Senatorial Committee and members of the Senate Republican leadership are hosting the fundraiser, which lists donation levels from $250 to $5,000.
Published
October 3, 2012

5 keys for Obama, Romney in tonight’s debate

Historians suggest that televised debates rarely decide a presidential election, but memorable moments can occasionally make a large difference . . .
Published
October 2, 2012

ANALYSIS: It’s Romney’s offense vs. Obama’s defense

WASHINGTON — As many as 50 million Americans are expected to tune in tonight for the first face-to-face debate between President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney, his Republican challenger.
Published
October 2, 2012

Snowe creates PAC to support consensus-building candidates

To break D.C. gridlock, the group will finance candidates who want to work with both sides of the aisle.
Published
October 1, 2012

Court refuses to hear appeal by anti-gay-marriage group in Maine case

Maine can now demand that the group identify donors to its 2009 campaign.
Published
September 30, 2012

DC NOTEBOOK: Collins lauded for eyeing perceived jury, immigration bias

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, has received kudos recently from gay-rights groups for being the only Republican so far to sign on to two bills that aim to address perceived discrimination in the jury box and in immigration cases.
Published
September 30, 2012

DC NOTEBOOK: Collins praised by gay-rights groups

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, has received kudos recently from gay-rights groups for being the only Republican so far to sign on to two bills that aim to address perceived discrimination in the jury box and in immigration cases.
Published
September 29, 2012

Washington Notebook: Gay-rights advocates thank Collins

The senator is applauded for being the only Republican so far to sign on to bills that target bias in jury selection and immigration cases.
Published
September 28, 2012

King balks on releasing tax returns; Summers willing

The campaign of independent U.S. Senate candidate Angus King was still not saying Friday whether the wealthy businessman and former governor will release his tax returns.