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
March 25, 2019

Visitors may soon need reservations to get to Acadia’s hottest spots

Responding to growing congestion during peak months, park officials are moving ahead with a ‘timed-entry reservation system.’
Published
March 22, 2019

State says sludge must be tested for ‘forever chemicals’ before it’s used as fertilizer

The new requirement comes as a farmer in Arundel blames municipal sludge containing PFAS for contaminating his land and dairy herd.
Published
March 19, 2019

Public health experts aim to stop spreading of sludge

Fred Stone says he can’t sell milk from his herd because of exposure to PFAS, chemicals linked to cancer that were found in the sludge he spread on his fields for decades.
Published
March 15, 2019

Dozens weigh in on whether to study greenhouse gas impact of CMP power line

Supporters are skeptical that Central Maine Power’s proposal for a 145-mile transmission line connecting Quebec with Massachusetts will reduce emissions of gases tied to climate change.
Published
March 14, 2019

Former lawmaker pleads not guilty to charges of fraudulently obtaining hunting licenses

Jeffrey Pierce, a Republican from Dresden, reportedly hunted multiple times with firearms over the years despite a felony drug conviction that prevents him from possessing guns.
Published
March 13, 2019

Climate bills call for Maine to reduce emissions to 80% below 1990 levels

Seven hours of testimony provide a glimpse into the scope and impact of proposals to rein in greenhouse gas emissions from power plants, factories and motor vehicles.
Published
March 12, 2019

Maine lawmakers aim to balance safety, Amish beliefs with buggy bill

The growing number of Amish communities in central and northern Maine has increased concerns about car-buggy collisions, prompting the proposal for mandatory reflectors or lights.
Published
March 12, 2019

Sen. King undergoes final radiation treatment for prostate cancer

The 74-year-old senator said he has ‘dodged cancer three times now’ – including this residual recurrence of prostate cancer – thanks to health insurance and access to care.
Published
March 11, 2019

Bill to exclude non-citizens sparks State House debate over voting rights

A Republican lawmaker wants a constitutional amendment to allow only citizens to cast ballots in state and local elections – something state law already does.
Published
March 8, 2019

Panel reviewing bottle bill backs increase for redemption centers, not for deposits

The fee paid to redemption centers would rise from 4 cents to 5 cents a container by January, under a proposal recommended by the Energy and Natural Resources Committee.