The Republican presidential hopeful brings his ‘get tough’ message to an arena packed with a mostly supportive crowd of 4,000 people.
Kevin Miller
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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Recount in Maine Republican congressional primary likely to take 3 days
Ande Smith trails Mark Holbrook by 55 votes in the race to decide who will challenge U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, a Democrat, this fall in the 1st District.
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Poll shows lower-income, long-term Mainers more wary of immigrants
Most poll respondents believe immigrants are good for Maine, but views on the subject differ among groups with long-standing divisions.
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Live updates: Trump speech touches on ‘Crooked’ Hillary and Bernie Sanders
Live updates on the presidential candidate’s campaign stop in Maine.
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Top Senate Democrat calls Collins ‘no fly, no buy’ proposal a step in right direction
Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid urges the Republican-controlled Senate to hold floor votes on the bipartisan gun control measure.
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LePage administration raises concerns about 3 land conservation projects
The governor’s Office of Policy Management questions the appraisal values given to Howard Hill in Augusta, Clapboard Island in Falmouth and Brave Boat Headwaters in Kittery.
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Conservation groups acquire 4,300 acres in Katahdin region
The property, which will remain open to the public for recreation, includes 8.6 miles of frontage along the East Branch of the Penobscot River.
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Education effort, permit system begin for ‘thru-hikers’ at Mount Katahdin
An Appalachian Trail group opens an information center and officials track climbers as the rising number of users puts a strain on Baxter State Park.
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Penobscots vacate seat in Maine Legislature
The shift reflects ongoing tensions between the state and Maine’s federally recognized Indian tribes.
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Ande Smith requests recount in 1st District congressional primary
The Republican trails his opponent, Mark Holbrook, by just 55 votes, according to unofficial results from Tuesday’s election.