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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PublishedJuly 22, 2015
Pristine Baxter State Park remains priority
The state park’s director reiterates he doesn’t want a repeat of the frenzy caused by Scott Jurek’s record-setting trek.
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PublishedJuly 22, 2015
Five midcoast land conservation groups say they may merge
Together, the Damariscotta Lake Watershed Association, Pemaquid Watershed Association, Sheepscot Wellspring Land Alliance, Sheepscot Valley Conservation Association and Hidden Valley Nature Center have about 2,500 members and own or manage more than 7,000 acres.
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PublishedJuly 10, 2015
Maine attorney general says 19 bills held up by LePage are now law
Meanwhile, the governor’s lawyer accuses the staff of the Office of Revisors of being ‘overly partisan’ because of an ongoing dispute over whether LePage still has time to veto legislation.
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PublishedJuly 10, 2015
LePage asks legislative offices to stop writing bills into law
The governor’s lawyer accuses the staff of the Office of Revisors of being ‘overly partisan’ because of an ongoing dispute over whether LePage still has time to veto legislation.
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PublishedJuly 8, 2015
Maine lawmakers clash with LePage over fate of 19 bills still on governor’s desk
While the governor says he can still veto the bills – including one allowing asylum seekers to receive General Assistance – Democrats insist the bills became law when LePage failed to act.
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PublishedJuly 7, 2015
Harpswell’s iconic Cook’s Lobster House sold
The new owners reportedly plan to keep many traditions of the popular Bailey Island seafood restaurant but will make some changes in hopes of buoying business.
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PublishedJuly 6, 2015
Bernie Sanders’ populist message draws thousands to campaign event in Portland
The liberal senator from Vermont tells a crowd estimated at more than 7,500 that ‘establishment politics and establishment economics is not working for the middle class.’
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PublishedJuly 5, 2015
Contrasting images of House Speaker: caring therapist or just a politician?
Mark Eves, labeled untrustworthy by Gov. Paul LePage, stands out to his legislative colleagues and others as a ‘nice, honest’ person
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PublishedJune 30, 2015
LePage vetoes Land for Maine’s Future bond bill
The measure seeks to force him to issue bonds for the conservation program.
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PublishedJune 30, 2015
Maine lawmakers OK $100 million in bonds for roads and housing projects
Meanwhile, the Senate fails to override LePage vetoes of several medical marijuana bills.
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