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
May 19, 2019

Task force on PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ begins work this week

The group created by Gov. Janet Mills will assess contamination sites and may develop cleanup plans, as state environmental regulators collect results from the first statewide testing for contamination in wastewater treatment plant sludge.
Published
May 16, 2019

Lawmakers urged to help revive UMaine-led offshore wind project

Legislators hear testimony on a bill that would direct the Maine Public Utilities Commission to approve a long-term power contract for two experimental floating offshore wind turbines.
Published
May 16, 2019

Sen. Collins casts lone Republican vote against controversial judicial nominee

Abortion rights groups and other progressive organizations strongly opposed Wendy Vitter’s nomination to serve on the federal bench in Louisiana, but the President Trump’s nominee was approved on a 52-45 vote.
Published
May 14, 2019

Maine Senate endorses bill to elect president by popular vote

The measure, which now heads to the House, reflects a growing movement among states to drop the centuries-old Electoral College system.
Published
May 14, 2019

Bill to make MaineCare cover abortions headed for passage after close vote in Senate

Gov. Mills is expected to sign the measure, which the House passed last week.
Published
May 13, 2019

Use of restraint and seclusion on the rise in Maine schools, advocacy group says

A report by Disability Rights Maine cites ‘clear and troubling trends’ in schools’ use of restraint and seclusion, especially among students with disabilities.
Published
May 10, 2019

Emotions flare as lawmakers debate measure to ensure that only citizens vote

A legislative committee was divided Friday over two proposals, inspired by recent events in Portland, to make Maine’s Constitution explicitly state that only U.S. citizens can vote in the state’s elections.
Published
May 9, 2019

Lawmakers weigh state borrowing to help college grads pay off loans

One proposal would use $250 million in bonds to forgive up to $10,000 in student loans for college graduates who agree to live and work in the state for at least five years.
Published
May 9, 2019

Maine Senate supports studying CMP power line’s impact on climate

Supporters say the study is needed to accurately gauge how the 145-mile transmission line through western Maine would affect overall greenhouse gas emissions.
Published
May 8, 2019

Maine House passes ban on ‘conversion therapy’ for LGBTQ minors

While opponents said the bill infringes on free speech and parental rights, supporters want Maine to join other states outlawing therapies aimed at changing a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity.