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
August 13, 2021

CMP, transmission line backers plan to appeal termination of crucial land lease

The companies’ announcement of an appeal comes one day after Maine’s DEP commissioner initiated the process to suspend New England Clean Energy Connect’s permit.
Published
August 11, 2021

Hospitalizations highest since June as Maine CDC reports 217 new cases of COVID-19

Maine’s seven-day average of new cases has climbed to levels not seen since May, and 60 people were hospitalized Wednesday, the most since June 6.
Published
August 10, 2021

Another 360 COVID-19 cases reported over 3-day period

Maine and the nation continue to see a steady increase in cases as the more easily transmissible delta variant spreads widely, particularly among the unvaccinated.
Published
August 9, 2021

Maine CDC investigates outbreaks at Maine Med and Belfast hospital

The pace of COVID-19 vaccinations in Maine has ticked up in recent weeks as the delta variant has led to an increase in cases.
Published
August 8, 2021

It changed the game. Here’s how to guard against the delta variant

A virus that researchers say is twice as contagious as earlier strains of COVID-19 raises familiar questions: Should I mask up? Travel? What about my family?
Published
July 30, 2021

Masks now recommended for everyone indoors in Waldo, Somerset and Hancock counties

The state reports 60 more ‘breakthrough’ cases among vaccinated people as shifting transmission rates and the patchwork of classifications in Maine cause confusion.
Published
July 30, 2021

Q&A: Am I going to need a booster shot for COVID-19?

That could be the case eventually, but as of now there is no official recommendation.
Published
July 28, 2021

Acadia, other national parks exploring options after being ‘loved to death’

Maine Sen. Angus King led a congressional subcommittee hearing to discuss options for addressing overcrowding at national parks.
Published
July 26, 2021

Maine hospitals and health care providers hesitate on staff vaccination mandate

Several hospitals and other providers say they are still considering vaccine requirements for staff, amid calls for mandatory inoculation by national groups and some states.
Published
July 22, 2021

Q&A: What’s driving the latest case spikes and how concerned should I be?

The highly transmissible delta variant is boosting COVID-19 case counts across the U.S., including in Maine. Although the trend is troublesome, experts say fully vaccinated people remain well protected, even if they catch the virus.