Democratic and Republican lawmakers agreed to revive $6.5 million in bonds for the Land for Maine’s Future conservation program.
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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Democrats delay face-off with LePage, defer impeachment vote
House Democratic leaders say they prefer to start 2016 focused on other issues – such as the heroin crisis and the Land for Maine’s Future program – but do not rule out future votes.
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Hinckley Yachts announces acquisition of nearby Morris Yachts
Hinckley Yachts says its acquisition will create a pool of 380 workers devoted to building ‘world-class yachts’ in Trenton.
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Maine gun control advocates praise Obama’s executive actions
But the steps announced by the president wouldn’t go as far as a referendum they are hoping to get on the state’s November ballot.
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Lawmakers to debate censure, impeachment of LePage
While a Democratic leader wants to reprimand Gov. Paul LePage, a small group of lawmakers has prepared a long-shot impeachment order that lays out eight instances of alleged abuse or misuse of power.
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New laws will put more cash in Mainers’ pockets
Starting Jan. 1, income taxes will decline and fewer heirs will have to pay estate tax, but hotels and some groceries will cost more.
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Costs, fish, property values are factors in the future of 3 Mousam River dams
Kennebunk residents also take positions as a utility considers whether to make parts of the Mousam River flow freely again.
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LePage nominates Maine Maritime Academy administrator as DEP commissioner
In addition to Paul Mercer, the governor also nominates Brig. Gen. Gerard F. Bolduc as Maine’s next adjutant general and William Beardsley as his education commissioner.
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Central Maine project the first to receive Land for Maine’s Future funds
The central Maine project benefits after new funding is released for the land conservation program.
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LePage’s opposition on conservation program begins in Augusta’s backyard
The governor has released $11.5 million in Land for Maine’s Future bonds, but some conservationists fear his efforts to scuttle the Howard Hill project are not over.